How much do houses cost in LA8 9LF?

The average property price in LA8 9LF is currently around £275k.

What is the population of LA8 9LF?

The population for the LA8 9LF area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SHAP ROAD, LA8 9LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAP ROAD, LA8 9LF.

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

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA8 9LF — age 49, 85% ownership, 15% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA8 9LF is a mixed residential area on Shap Road in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA8 9LF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 9LF are sourced from Output Area E00098082 (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 9LF. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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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

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£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burneside8.3 km
Staveley9.3 km
Kendal9.9 km