Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

GHYLL FOLD, LA8 9AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GHYLL FOLD, LA8 9AL.

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

233

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA8 9AL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£584k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LA8 9AL is a mixed residential area on Ghyll Fold, 0.6km from Reston in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Upper Kent ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA8, LA8 9AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £584k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 9AL are sourced from Output Area E00098026 (shared with 15 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 9AL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 584,000

2 sales · Mean £ 584,000

Semi-Detached

£ 374,500

1 sales · Mean £ 374,500

school Local Schools

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Staveley CofE School

Good101 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ings Filling Station0.7 km
  • Rahmath Traders Limited0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre0.5 km
  • Watermill Inn0.7 km
  • Pret a Manger0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadow Croft Country Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staveley1.8 km
  • Windermere4.0 km
  • Burneside5.9 km