How much do houses cost in LA8 0BW?

The average property price in LA8 0BW is currently around £548k.

What is the population of LA8 0BW?

The population for the LA8 0BW area is approximately 298 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

BECK FOOT, LA8 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECK FOOT, LA8 0BW.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA8 0BW combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£548k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £548k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA8 0BW is a mixed residential area on Beck Foot, 0.4km from Beckfoot in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA8 0BW 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £548k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00098075 (shared with 22 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 0BW. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 37%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

Semi-Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kendal10.2 km
Oxenholme Lake District10.5 km
Burneside11.5 km