LA17 7UL is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Wall End in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA17 7UL represents 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7UL are sourced from Output Area E00097768 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA17 7UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA17 7UL.
313
47
£ 45,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA17 7UL 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
LA17 7UL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA17 7UL. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA17 7UL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burlington CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Moorland Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby-In-Furness1.1 km
- Foxfield3.4 km
- Green Road4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LA177UL · Data under Open Government Licence