LA5 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Beachwood Close, 0.9km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 0BE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 £595k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00097753 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACHWOOD CLOSE, LA5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACHWOOD CLOSE, LA5 0BE.
306
59
£ 44,700 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 0BE 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.
Area Character
LA5 0BE is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £595k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 0BE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 595,000
2 sales · Mean £ 595,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 0BE 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.
school Local Schools
Arnside National CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Arnside House1.0 km
- The Coast Office1.0 km
- The Little Shop1.0 km
- The Bakehouse1.0 km
- Nisa Arnside0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- JJ Crossfields1.0 km
- The Albion Hotel1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kentwood Guest House1.0 km
- Parkside Guest House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sandpipers1.0 km
- Arnside Beach Hut1.0 km
- Bob In Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arnside1.3 km
- Grange-Over-Sands3.7 km
- Silverdale4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA50BE · Data under Open Government Licence