LA12 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Road, 0.4km from Lightburn Park in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA12, LA12 0DR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA12 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00098067 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LA12 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LA12 0DR.
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53
£ 46,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA12 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA12 0DR combines high owner-occupation (92%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA12 0DR. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA12 0DR has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Sandside Lodge School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson
Ulverston Victoria High School
Sir John Barrow School
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Croftlands Infant School
Croftlands Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.5 km
- Bargain Brands0.4 km
- Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.5 km
- Irving's0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.2 km
- Hope and Anchor0.5 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
- The Stan Laurel Inn0.6 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Gillam's Tearoom0.5 km
- Wasabi0.3 km
- Base Restaurant by Elite Dining1.0 km
- Betulla's0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Food0.7 km
- Co-op Ulverston0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Flames Pizzeria0.5 km
- Lakeland Continental0.6 km
- Sizzle In0.5 km
- Taste of Cumbria0.5 km
- Rainbow0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Little Sansook B&B0.6 km
- Town House0.4 km
- Virginia House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ulverston0.1 km
- Dalton6.8 km
- Askam7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ulverston Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA120DR · Data under Open Government Licence