Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HOLLY CLOSE, LA7 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY CLOSE, LA7 7BX.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, LA7 7BX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £360k reflects the demand.

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

LA7 7BX is a sought-after residential area on Holly Close, 0.3km from Heversham in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Levens and Crooklands ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA7, LA7 7BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00097966 (shared with 15 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 7BX. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

LA7 7BX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heversham Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside5.8 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District7.7 km
  • Silverdale8.4 km