LA5 9EF is a sought-after residential area on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from Crag Bank in Carnforth. Administratively it sits within Carnforth & Millhead ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 9EF are sourced from Output Area E00127343 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, LA5 9EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, LA5 9EF.
204
51
£ 42,400 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA5 9EF — age 51, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £192k 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 9EF. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,750
6 sales · Mean £ 209,083
Detached
£ 368,000
2 sales · Mean £ 368,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
LA5 9EF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carnforth Community Primary School
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Carnforth High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bay View Caravan Park0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- T'other Chippy0.8 km
- North Road Chippy1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Carnforth Service Station0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth1.1 km
- Silverdale5.8 km
- Bare Lane6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crag Bank0.0 km
- Crag Bank Crescent0.1 km
- Crag Bank Crescent0.2 km
- Crag Bank0.2 km
- Longfield Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA59EF · Data under Open Government Licence