Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA7 7AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA7 7AP.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA7 7AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA7 7AP's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £159k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £159k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

LA7 7AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Beetham in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA7 7AP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, 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 LA7 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00097760 (shared with 24 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 LA7 7AP. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,000

6 sales · Mean £ 197,000

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Detached

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

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

LA7 7AP has low crime rates — 5 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 offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Beetham CofE Primary School

Good65 pupils0.3 km
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Milnthorpe Primary School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Old Beetham Post Office0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Beetham Nurseries0.0 km
  • Pelta Medical Papers0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf at Beetham0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside3.8 km
  • Silverdale5.0 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands8.7 km