Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

NEW BARNS ROAD, LA5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BARNS ROAD, LA5 0BB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA5 0BB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA5 0BB is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £752k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

LA5 0BB is a sought-after residential area on New Barns Road, 0.9km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA5 0BB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £752k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LA5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00097753 (shared with 25 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 LA5 0BB. The average age is 58.9. 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

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

3 sales · Mean £ 658,333

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

LA5 0BB has low crime rates — 5 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Arnside National CofE School

Requires Improvement121 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Parkside Guest House0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Arnside0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bob In Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside1.4 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands3.8 km
  • Silverdale3.9 km