LA5 0AW is a sought-after residential area on High Knott Road, 0.5km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA5 0AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 29.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00097752 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH KNOTT ROAD, LA5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH KNOTT ROAD, LA5 0AW.
261
59
£ 44,700 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, LA5 0AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 0AW. The average age is 59.2. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 367,500
4 sales · Mean £ 361,875
Flat
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,750
Detached
£ 677,000
1 sales · Mean £ 677,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 0AW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Arnside National CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Arnside House0.6 km
- The Coast Office0.6 km
- Bullough's Londis0.8 km
- The Little Shop0.5 km
- The Bakehouse0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- JJ Crossfields0.6 km
- The Albion Hotel0.6 km
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kentwood Guest House0.5 km
- Parkside Guest House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Sandpipers0.6 km
- Wayside Cafe0.8 km
- Arnside Beach Hut0.6 km
- Waddington Home Interiors0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Arnside Chip Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arnside0.8 km
- Silverdale3.7 km
- Grange-Over-Sands4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA50AW · Data under Open Government Licence