Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SHYREAKES LANE, LA8 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHYREAKES LANE, LA8 0AB.

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

316

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA8 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA8 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Shyreakes Lane, 0.3km from Crosscrake in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Kendal South ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA8, LA8 0AB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00098005 (shared with 19 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 LA8 0AB. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

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

LA8 0AB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Crosscrake CofE Primary School

Good71 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Spit N Crackle Ltd0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lakeland Maze Farm Park0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxenholme Lake District3.1 km
  • Kendal6.1 km
  • Burneside9.0 km