Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SOUTHFIELD FOLD, LA10 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD FOLD, LA10 5BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA10 5BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA10 5BF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £149k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA10 5BF is a safe, established residential area on Southfield Fold, 0.6km from Sedbergh in Sedbergh. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA10 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00168550 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA10 5BF. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 149,000

2 sales · Mean £ 149,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA10 5BF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Sedbergh Primary School

Good154 pupils1.1 km
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Settlebeck School

Good198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Spar Shop0.2 km
  • Powell's Fruit Merchants0.7 km
  • The Green Door Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • The Meat Hook0.6 km
  • The Zero Pantry Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Farm and Fell0.6 km
  • The Waffle Cone0.7 km
  • Al Forno0.7 km
  • Smatt's Duo0.7 km
  • The Gun Dog Coffee Shop Ltd0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Black Bull Inn0.7 km
  • White Harts Sports Club0.7 km
  • The Dalesman Country Inn0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Thirsty Rambler0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Daleslea Bed and Breakfast0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haddock Paddock0.7 km
  • No 460.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dent12.1 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District12.2 km
  • Kendal13.2 km