LA5 0SF is a sought-after residential area on Bradshawgate Drive, 0.2km 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 0SF 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 0SF are sourced from Output Area E00127638 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADSHAWGATE DRIVE, LA5 0SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADSHAWGATE DRIVE, LA5 0SF.
303
53
£ 42,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 0SF 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA5 0SF combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 0SF. 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
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
£ 350,000
5 sales · Mean £ 381,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 0SF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bleasdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- F & W Burrow0.6 km
- Silverdale News0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cinnamon Spice0.6 km
- The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Holgate Caravan Park Restaurant0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Woodlands Hotel0.3 km
- Silverdale Hotel0.9 km
- The Royal0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Silverdale1.6 km
- Arnside3.1 km
- Grange-Over-Sands5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clevelands Avenue0.3 km
- Emesgate Lane0.3 km
- War Memorial0.4 km
- St Johns Primary School0.4 km
- St Johns Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA50SF · Data under Open Government Licence