Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HIGH BIRKRIGG PARK, LA8 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH BIRKRIGG PARK, LA8 0DY.

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

317

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA8 0DY — age 50, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Birkrigg Park, 0.8km from Halfpenny in Summerlands. Administratively it sits within Levens and Crooklands ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA8 0DY represents 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. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00097817 (shared with 12 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 0DY. The average age is 50.2. 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

49%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Terraced

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

LA8 0DY has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxenholme Lake District3.3 km
  • Kendal6.5 km
  • Burneside9.5 km