Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA17 7TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA17 7TW.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /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: LA17 7TW 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA17 7TW spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £292k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 44.9% year-on-year.

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

LA17 7TW is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Soutergate in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 44.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7TW are sourced from Output Area E00097767 (shared with 13 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 7TW. The average age is 48.9. 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 / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

7 sales · Mean £ 274,857

Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 296,000

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 168,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LA17 7TW has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Burlington CofE School

Good71 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Pam's Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby-In-Furness1.1 km
  • Askam3.9 km
  • Foxfield4.5 km