Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

THE DRIVE, LA12 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, LA12 0DT.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA12 0DT 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA12 0DT's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £756k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LA12 0DT is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.4km from Kilner Park in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For serious buyers, LA12 0DT is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £756k. 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00098067 (shared with 15 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 0DT. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 875,000

3 sales · Mean £ 871,666

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 501,650

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

LA12 0DT has low crime rates — 20 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 offences34
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson

Good0.1 km
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Sandside Lodge School

Good80 pupils0.1 km
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Ulverston Victoria High School

Good1327 pupils0.3 km
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Sir John Barrow School

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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Church Walk CofE Primary School

Good100 pupils0.9 km
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Croftlands Infant School

Good152 pupils1.0 km
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Croftlands Junior School

Good155 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.6 km
  • Bargain Brands0.5 km
  • Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.6 km
  • Irving's0.6 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.3 km
  • Hope and Anchor0.6 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
  • The Stan Laurel Inn0.7 km
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Gillam's Tearoom0.6 km
  • Wasabi0.4 km
  • Betulla's0.5 km
  • JM Market Cafe0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Food0.6 km
  • Co-op Ulverston0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Flames Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Lakeland Continental0.7 km
  • Sizzle In0.7 km
  • Taste of Cumbria0.6 km
  • Rainbow0.5 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Little Sansook B&B0.7 km
  • Town House0.5 km
  • Virginia House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulverston0.1 km
  • Dalton6.7 km
  • Askam7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ulverston Rail Station0.1 km