Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LIGHTBURN AVENUE, LA12 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTBURN AVENUE, LA12 0DJ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA12 0DJ 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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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LA12 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA12 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Lightburn Avenue, 0.1km from Lightburn Park in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA12 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00098036 (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 LA12 0DJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

9 sales · Mean £ 222,000

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

LA12 0DJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order16
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Sir John Barrow School

Good224 pupils0.2 km
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Sandside Lodge School

Good80 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson

Good0.4 km
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Ulverston Victoria High School

Good1327 pupils0.4 km
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Church Walk CofE Primary School

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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Croftlands Infant School

Good152 pupils1.2 km
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Croftlands Junior School

Good155 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.4 km
  • Bargain Brands0.5 km
  • Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.5 km
  • Irving's0.5 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.1 km
  • Hope and Anchor0.6 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
  • The Stan Laurel Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Gillam's Tearoom0.4 km
  • Wasabi0.4 km
  • Base Restaurant by Elite Dining0.8 km
  • Betulla's0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Ulverston0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Flames Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Bellaree Bespoke Catering0.7 km
  • Lakeland Continental0.6 km
  • Sizzle In0.5 km
  • Taste of Cumbria0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Little Sansook B&B0.6 km
  • Town House0.5 km
  • Ulverston Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Virginia House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulverston0.4 km
  • Dalton7.1 km
  • Askam7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ulverston Rail Station0.4 km