Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HUMPHREY COTTAGES, LA8 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMPHREY COTTAGES, LA8 0AD.

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

No single demographic signal dominates LA8 0AD — age 48, 80% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA8 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Humphrey Cottages, 0.6km from Crosscrake in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Kendal South ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA8 0AD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0AD 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 0AD. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 232,000

1 sales · Mean £ 232,000

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

LA8 0AD has low crime rates — 3 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 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Spit N Crackle Ltd0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lakeland Maze Farm Park0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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