Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA21 8BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA21 8BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 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.

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

LA21 8BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Scarr Head in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA21 8BP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 LA21 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00168547 (shared with 40 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 LA21 8BP. The average age is 51.0. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 2025-07)

LA21 8BP has low crime rates — 6 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.

Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Wheelgate Guest House0.8 km
  • The Old Rectory Country Guest House0.8 km
  • The Raymond Priestley Centre0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Church House Inn0.4 km
  • The Wilson Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Undercragg Studio and Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxfield11.8 km
  • Kirkby-In-Furness13.4 km
  • Windermere13.6 km