Is LA17 7TD a safe place to live?

Yes, LA17 7TD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LA17 7TD?

The population for the LA17 7TD area is approximately 254 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HEAD CRAGG, LA17 7TD House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

254

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10

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5/10

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3/10

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2/10

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3/10

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4/10

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3/10

homeHome Ownership

7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA17 7TD spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA17 7TD is a sought-after residential area on Head Cragg, 0.2km from Kirkby in Furness in Kirkby-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7TD are sourced from Output Area E00097769 (shared with 10 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 7TD. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LA17 7TD has low crime rates — 6 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 offences5

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Burlington CofE School

Good71 pupils0.3 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Moorland Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kirkby-In-Furness0.7 km
Foxfield3.4 km
Green Road4.4 km