Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HEAD CRAGG, LA17 7TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEAD CRAGG, LA17 7TB.

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

326

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LA17 7TB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 85% 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

LA17 7TB is a sought-after residential area on Head Cragg, 0.1km from Head Crag in Kirkby-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA17 7TB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7TB are sourced from Output Area E00097766 (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 LA17 7TB. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
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

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

LA17 7TB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1

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Burlington CofE School

Good71 pupils0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pam's Cafe0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Moorland Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby-In-Furness0.4 km
  • Foxfield3.4 km
  • Green Road4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station0.4 km