Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

COVE ROAD, LA5 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVE ROAD, LA5 0BF.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA5 0BF 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA5 0BF combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£271k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LA5 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Cove Road, 0.5km from Townsfield in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Silverdale ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 0BF offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00127638 (shared with 15 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 0BF. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 256,000

6 sales · Mean £ 254,500

Semi-Detached

£ 269,000

4 sales · Mean £ 269,000

Flat

£ 176,400

1 sales · Mean £ 176,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

LA5 0BF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good65 pupils0.7 km
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Bleasdale School

Outstanding35 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • F & W Burrow0.7 km
  • Silverdale News0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cinnamon Spice0.7 km
  • Holgate Caravan Park Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Woodlands Hotel0.7 km
  • Silverdale Hotel0.8 km
  • The Royal0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Silverdale2.0 km
  • Arnside3.2 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands5.1 km