Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

THE DRIVE, LA12 0DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0DY 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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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA12 0DY 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.

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

LA12 0DY is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.2km from Kilner 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 0DY 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 14 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 0DY 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 0DY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

LA12 0DY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences18
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson

Good0.2 km
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Sandside Lodge School

Good80 pupils0.3 km
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Ulverston Victoria High School

Good1327 pupils0.3 km
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Sir John Barrow School

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Croftlands Junior School

Good155 pupils0.9 km
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Croftlands Infant School

Good152 pupils0.9 km
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Church Walk CofE Primary School

Good100 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.8 km
  • Bargain Brands0.7 km
  • Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.8 km
  • Irving's0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.5 km
  • Hope and Anchor0.7 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
  • The Stan Laurel Inn0.9 km
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Gillam's Tearoom0.8 km
  • Wasabi0.6 km
  • Betulla's0.6 km
  • JM Market Cafe0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Flames Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Lakeland Continental0.8 km
  • Sizzle In0.8 km
  • Taste of Cumbria0.8 km
  • Rainbow0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Little Sansook B&B0.8 km
  • Town House0.6 km
  • Virginia House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulverston0.3 km
  • Dalton6.5 km
  • Askam6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ulverston Rail Station0.3 km