LA5 8JA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bye Pass Road, 0.2km from Bolton-le-Sands in Bolton-le-Sands. Administratively it sits within Bolton & Slyne ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 8JA are sourced from Output Area E00127334 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYE PASS ROAD, LA5 8JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYE PASS ROAD, LA5 8JA.
268
53
£ 43,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 8JA 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA5 8JA — age 53, 91% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 8JA. The average age is 53.1. 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
£ 240,000
8 sales · Mean £ 265,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 8JA has low crime rates — 19 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
5 nearby- Bay View Garden Centre and Restaurant0.6 km
- Far Pavilion0.0 km
- Archers Cafe0.9 km
- Ellel WOW Group0.2 km
- Trungs Restaurant0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Blue Anchor0.2 km
- Royal Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Packet Bridge Fish and Chips0.1 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- J.C Bowker0.1 km
- Sugar and Spice0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Bolton Le Sands0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth3.0 km
- Bare Lane4.5 km
- Lancaster6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- St Michaels Lane0.1 km
- St Michaels Lane0.2 km
- Libary0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA58JA · Data under Open Government Licence