LA17 7TX is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Soutergate in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For serious buyers, LA17 7TX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7TX are sourced from Output Area E00097767 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA17 7TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA17 7TX.
328
49
£ 45,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA17 7TX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA17 7TX — age 49, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA17 7TX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 387,000
3 sales · Mean £ 381,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
LA17 7TX 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.
school Local Schools
Burlington CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Pam's Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby-In-Furness1.3 km
- Askam3.7 km
- Foxfield4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: LA177TX · Data under Open Government Licence