Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SUNNYBANK ROAD, LA5 8HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYBANK ROAD, LA5 8HW.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blue Anchor0.6 km
  • Royal Hotel0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Packet Bridge Fish and Chips0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • J.C Bowker0.3 km
  • Sugar and Spice0.5 km
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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