LA23 3JE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meadowcroft Lane, 0.7km from Ferry, The in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Bowness and Lyth ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA23, LA23 3JE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 3JE are sourced from Output Area E00098102 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWCROFT LANE, LA23 3JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWCROFT LANE, LA23 3JE.
295
50
£ 44,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 3JE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 LA23 3JE — age 50, 82% ownership, 17% 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 LA23 3JE. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Terraced
£ 283,750
16 sales · Mean £ 320,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 3JE has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Fair Rigg Guest House0.6 km
- Brooklands Guest House0.6 km
- Storrs Gate House0.5 km
- Linthwaite House Hotel0.9 km
- Aphrodites Lodge0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel0.1 km
- The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- Blackwell Tea Room0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Willow0.5 km
- Braithwaite Fold Caravan Site0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Dans Shack0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere3.7 km
- Staveley7.5 km
- Burneside10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA233JE · Data under Open Government Licence