LA5 8HW is a sought-after residential area on Sunnybank Road, 0.6km from Bolton-le-Sands in Bolton-le-Sands. Administratively it sits within Bolton & Slyne ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 8HW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 7.8% 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 8HW are sourced from Output Area E00127329 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNYBANK ROAD, LA5 8HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYBANK ROAD, LA5 8HW.
266
49
£ 43,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LA5 8HW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £207k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 8HW. The average age is 49.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 269,950
3 sales · Mean £ 238,300
Detached
£ 205,000
12 sales · Mean £ 215,854
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 8HW has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bay View Garden Centre and Restaurant0.3 km
- Far Pavilion0.4 km
- Archers Cafe0.9 km
- Ellel WOW Group0.2 km
- Bay View Caravan Park0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blue Anchor0.6 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Packet Bridge Fish and Chips0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- J.C Bowker0.3 km
- Sugar and Spice0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Bolton Le Sands0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth2.6 km
- Bare Lane4.8 km
- Morecambe6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lowlands Road0.1 km
- Lowlands Road0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Brookfield View0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA58HW · Data under Open Government Licence