LA5 9EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Mount Pleasant in Carnforth. Administratively it sits within Carnforth & Millhead ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 9EL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £910k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 9EL are sourced from Output Area E00127377 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA5 9EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA5 9EL.
288
50
£ 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
LA5 9EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £910k, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 9EL. The average age is 49.9. 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
Detached
£ 910,000
1 sales · Mean £ 910,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
LA5 9EL has low crime rates — 11 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
1 nearby- T'other Chippy0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Carnforth Service Station0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth1.2 km
- Silverdale5.9 km
- Bare Lane6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crag Bank0.1 km
- Crag Bank0.2 km
- Crag Bank Crescent0.3 km
- Crag Bank Crescent0.3 km
- Longfield Drive0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LA59EL · Data under Open Government Licence