Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

GREENGATE CRESCENT, LA8 8QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENGATE CRESCENT, LA8 8QA.

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

421

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LA8 8QA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £317k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LA8 8QA is a sought-after residential area on Greengate Crescent, 0.2km from Levens in Levens. Administratively it sits within Levens and Crooklands ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA8, LA8 8QA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k. 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 LA8 8QA are sourced from Output Area E00097968 (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 8QA. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 276,000

2 sales · Mean £ 276,000

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

LA8 8QA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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Levens CofE School

Good90 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Levens Village Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hare and Hounds0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxenholme Lake District5.8 km
  • Kendal7.7 km
  • Arnside7.9 km