LA17 7XE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Dove Ford 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% 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 7XE are sourced from Output Area E00097766 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA17 7XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA17 7XE.
326
46
£ 45,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA17 7XE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7XE. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
LA17 7XE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby-In-Furness2.3 km
- Foxfield2.7 km
- Green Road4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LA177XE · Data under Open Government Licence