Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WINDERMERE ROAD, LA5 8LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE ROAD, LA5 8LL.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LA5 8LL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £263k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 51.1% year-on-year.

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

LA5 8LL is a safe, established residential area on Windermere Road, 0.4km 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 suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 51.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA5 8LL are sourced from Output Area E00127331 (shared with 9 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 8LL. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 276,666

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA5 8LL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

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 Restaurant0.6 km
  • Far Pavilion0.3 km
  • Archers Cafe0.6 km
  • Ellel WOW Group0.4 km
  • Ricky's Cantonese Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blue Anchor0.4 km
  • Royal Hotel0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Packet Bridge Fish and Chips0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • J.C Bowker0.4 km
  • Sugar and Spice0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Bolton Le Sands0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carnforth3.2 km
  • Bare Lane4.3 km
  • Morecambe6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels Lane0.2 km
  • St Michaels Lane0.2 km
  • Libary0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Blue Anchor0.4 km