Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

PADDOCK CLOSE, LA6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK CLOSE, LA6 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

449

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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

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

LA6 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £154k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LA6 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Paddock Close, 0.8km from Sheernest in Holme (South Lakeland). Administratively it sits within Burton and Holme ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA6, LA6 1BJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LA6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00179287 (shared with 23 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 LA6 1BJ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

4 sales · Mean £ 156,375

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

LA6 1BJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Holme Primary School

Good119 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Smithy Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lime Trees Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Silverdale6.3 km
  • Arnside6.4 km
  • Carnforth8.9 km