Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SILVER STREET, LA8 9NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVER STREET, LA8 9NX.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA8 9NX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA8 9NX is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LA8 9NX is a safe, established residential area on Silver Street, 0.5km from Staveley in Staveley (South Lakeland). Administratively it sits within Upper Kent ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 9NX are sourced from Output Area E00098031 (shared with 10 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 9NX. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 159,750

2 sales · Mean £ 159,750

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LA8 9NX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Staveley CofE School

Good101 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den0.3 km
  • Big Onion Community Stall0.2 km
  • Hayton Family Butchers0.3 km
  • Spar Shop0.3 km
  • Staveley Pharmacy0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Beehive0.3 km
  • Earthworm Kitchen0.1 km
  • Staveley Chippy0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering0.2 km
  • Cafe Eclec0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawkshead Beer Hall0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Eagle and Child0.7 km
  • Kimi's Gelato Kitchen0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Staveley0.4 km
  • Burneside4.2 km
  • Windermere5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Staveley Rail Station0.4 km