LA21 8AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hoathwaite in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA21 8AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA21 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AU.
252
53
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA21 8AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 59% 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 LA21 8AU. The average age is 52.7. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Semi-Detached
£ 377,500
6 sales · Mean £ 349,500
Detached
£ 231,159
1 sales · Mean £ 231,159
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
LA21 8AU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Wheelgate Guest House0.0 km
- The Old Rectory Country Guest House0.6 km
- The Raymond Priestley Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Foxfield12.5 km
- Windermere12.8 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness14.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218AU · Data under Open Government Licence