Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

FAR END COTTAGES, LA21 8DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAR END COTTAGES, LA21 8DD.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA21 8DD — age 53, 59% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Far End Cottages, 0.0km from Far End in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA21 8DD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% 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 LA21 8DD are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 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 8DD. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA21 8DD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Coniston CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.5 km
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John Ruskin School

Good235 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd0.7 km
  • Coniston and Torver Dairy0.5 km
  • Lakes and Country Ltd0.5 km
  • The Coniston Food House0.5 km
  • W F Hutchinson0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Thurston O E C0.8 km
  • Oaklands Guest House0.3 km
  • Bluebird Lodge1.0 km
  • Orchard Cottage0.5 km
  • The Yewdale Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Berties Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
  • Herdwicks0.5 km
  • Meadowdore Cafe0.5 km
  • Sara's Indian0.5 km
  • Steam Bistro0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Black Bull Hotel0.5 km
  • Sun Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Coniston0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere11.1 km
  • Foxfield15.7 km
  • Staveley16.7 km