LA5 9NG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Road, 0.8km from Carnforth 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 9NG offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 87% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 34.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 9NG are sourced from Output Area E00127366 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, LA5 9NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, LA5 9NG.
381
58
£ 42,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LA5 9NG is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £351k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 34.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 9NG. The average age is 58.3. 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
Terraced
£ 341,500
2 sales · Mean £ 341,500
Detached
£ 397,500
12 sales · Mean £ 402,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 9NG has low crime rates — 25 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Carnforth High School
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- E.H Booth & Co.Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal Station Hotel1.0 km
- Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club0.8 km
- Carnforth Hotel1.0 km
- Conservative Club1.0 km
- Shovel Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Mighty Bites0.9 km
- Pine Lakes Shop1.0 km
- Sweet Treats0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Edelweiss0.9 km
- Carnforth Town Council0.9 km
- Lakes Bistro Ltd1.0 km
- The Boardroom0.9 km
- Truck Haven0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cafe Masala Limited1.0 km
- China Essence0.8 km
- North Road Chippy1.0 km
- Peking Chinese0.9 km
- SillyZ0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth1.0 km
- Silverdale5.2 km
- Bare Lane8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Midland Drive0.4 km
- Midland Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA59NG · Data under Open Government Licence