Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

GASKELL CLOSE, LA5 0RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASKELL CLOSE, LA5 0RD.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA5 0RD 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA5 0RD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £331k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £331k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 0RD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 10.6% year-on-year. 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 0RD are sourced from Output Area E00127634 (shared with 13 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 0RD. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%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

£ 313,000

3 sales · Mean £ 288,000

Semi-Detached

£ 199,000

2 sales · Mean £ 199,000

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

LA5 0RD has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bleasdale School

Outstanding35 pupils0.1 km
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Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good65 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • F & W Burrow0.1 km
  • Silverdale News0.1 km
  • The Co-Operative0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cinnamon Spice0.1 km
  • The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Holgate Caravan Park Restaurant1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Woodlands Hotel0.7 km
  • Silverdale Hotel0.3 km
  • The Royal0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Silverdale1.6 km
  • Arnside3.7 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Royal0.1 km
  • Gaskell Hall0.1 km
  • The Royal0.1 km
  • Stankelt Road0.2 km
  • St Johns Primary School0.4 km