Is LA17 7UX a safe place to live?

Yes, LA17 7UX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LA17 7UX?

The population for the LA17 7UX area is approximately 313 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA17 7UX House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA17 7UX 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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6/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA17 7UX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA17 7UX is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km 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 7UX represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 7UX are sourced from Output Area E00097768 (shared with 27 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 7UX. 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

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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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 7UX 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.

Violence and sexual offences3

Drugs1

Other crime1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Burlington CofE School

Good71 pupils0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kirkby-In-Furness1.4 km
Foxfield3.3 km
Green Road4.7 km