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LA2 7FJ

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Detailed insights for LA2 7FJ

Overview

Postcode LA2 7FJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bentham & Ingleton area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ingleton & High Bentham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ingleton & High Bentham is £45,430 per year. The median sale price in Bentham & Ingleton is £266,250 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,675 and £453,750. The nearest station is Bentham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Goodenber Play Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ingleton & High Bentham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,873 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ingleton & High Bentham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ingleton & High Bentham is £45,430 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA2 7FJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Ingleton & High Bentham near LA2 7FJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bentham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA2 7FJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bentham

N/A

Walking directions to Bentham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA2 7FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGoodenber Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Goodenber Play Park

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
277.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.58(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.41(-34%)
Other theft
1.76(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.18(-86%)
Shoplifting
1.18(-87%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
98.37%
Chinese
1
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Other
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
35.38%
No qualifications
43
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.97%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.35%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Bentham & Ingleton

Median price: £266,250
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £194K – £454K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £266,250 (about £261 per square foot) in Bentham & Ingleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£457,500£298
Semi-Detached30£250,000£253
Terraced35£197,500£245
Flats2£172,188£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentham & Ingleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£150,750£193,500£140,000
2017£317,500£129,995£195,000£155,000
2018£330,000£76,000£181,000£150,000
2019£320,000£135,000£192,500£149,000
2020£314,500£138,750£262,500£172,500
2021£325,000£167,500£243,750£187,250
2022£427,500£168,750£254,000£195,000
2023£453,750£150,000£242,500£208,750
2024£482,500£111,500£257,500£175,000
2025£450,000£174,375£250,000£208,250
2026£522,000£170,000£295,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£174£183£173
2017£203£229£173£201
2018£211£215£178£190
2019£231£207£191£165
2020£250£208£234£181
2021£238£195£220£224
2022£296£234£254£243
2023£290£237£261£232
2024£297£243£236£213
2025£300£228£234£239
2026£303£193£270£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bentham & Ingleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 7FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 7FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202511, Wenning Avenue, Lancaster, LA2 7LRTerracedFreehold£215,000
02 Mar 20264, Ashbank Villas, Lancaster, LA2 7HXTerracedFreehold£190,000
25 Sept 2025Corio, Lancaster, LA2 7HXDetachedFreehold£355,000
23 May 2025Ashbank Bungalow, Lancaster, LA2 7HXTerracedFreehold£148,000
23 Apr 20252, Ashbank Villas, Lancaster, LA2 7HXTerracedFreehold£238,000

Schools

In the LA2 7FJ postcode area, located within Ingleton & High Bentham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LA2 7FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBentham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miNot applicableStonegate SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA2 7FJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA2 7FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar49 Main Street, High Bentham, LA2 7HYWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op FoodMain Street, North Yorkshire, LA2 7HEWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA2 7FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Julian Smith

Skipton and Ripon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencySkipton and RiponE14001475
WardBentham & IngletonE05014256
ParishBenthamE04007061
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ingleton & High BenthamE02005742
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Craven 001BE01027559
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2007-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LA2 7FJ

Is LA2 7FJ (Ingleton & High Bentham) safe?

The area around LA2 7FJ records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near LA2 7FJ?

The median sale price around LA2 7FJ in Bentham & Ingleton is £266,250 (about £261 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA2 7FJ?

There are 2 schools close to LA2 7FJ, including Bentham Community Primary School (Good) and Stonegate School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LA2 7FJ?

The closest station to LA2 7FJ is Bentham, about 511 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA2 7FJ?

LA2 7FJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,873 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA2 7FJ (Ingleton & High Bentham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon covering LA2 7FJ is Julian Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.