Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WESTFIELD HAMLET, LA5 8AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD HAMLET, LA5 8AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA5 8AF's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LA5 8AF is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Hamlet, 1.5km from Bolton-le-Sands in Nether Kellet. Administratively it sits within Kellet ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA5 8AF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA5 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00127540 (shared with 14 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 8AF. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

6 sales · Mean £ 376,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LA5 8AF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carnforth4.2 km
  • Bare Lane4.3 km
  • Lancaster5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield Hamlet0.0 km
  • Westfield Hamlet0.1 km