LA20 6BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Broughton in Furness in South Lakeland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
Within the LA20 district, this postcode is characterised by a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA20 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00097764 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA20 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA20 6BN.
377
49
£ 45,800 /yr
50%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA20 6BN — age 49, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 LA20 6BN. The average age is 49.1. 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 2025-08)
LA20 6BN has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Broughton Post Office1.0 km
- Broughton Village Bakery1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Eccle Riggs Hall0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Kepplewray Centre0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Cock Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Foxfield1.1 km
- Green Road3.4 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA206BN · Data under Open Government Licence