Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA7 7BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7BL 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

LA7 7BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £552k, 79% 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. Property prices are trending up 32.3% year-on-year.

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

LA7 7BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Hale in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA7 7BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k, up 32.3% year-on-year. 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 7BL 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 7BL. 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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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

£ 499,000

9 sales · Mean £ 471,583

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

LA7 7BL has low crime rates — 7 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 offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Beetham CofE Primary School

Good65 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Ltd0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fell End Caravan Park Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Tavern @ Hale0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hale Green Farmhouse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside4.3 km
  • Silverdale4.3 km
  • Carnforth7.8 km