Postcode LA5 9BB is located in a rural town, within the Carnforth & Millhead area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton is £45,443 per year. The median sale price in Carnforth & Millhead is £180,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £222,475. The nearest station is Carnforth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,643 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton is £45,443 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LA5 9BB.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton near LA5 9BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carnforth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carnforth | N/A | Walking directions to Carnforth |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Carnforth & Millhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £290,995 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £188,750 | £213 |
| Terraced | 43 | £160,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188,500 | £148,000 | £170,000 | £120,500 |
| 2017 | £200,750 | £88,500 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2018 | £207,500 | £189,999 | £142,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £189,999 | £176,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £236,250 | £238,749 | £165,000 | £116,888 |
| 2021 | £270,015 | £146,750 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £131,500 | £215,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £294,995 | £140,000 | £217,498 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £122,500 | £190,000 | £154,000 |
| 2025 | £336,495 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £111,250 | £186,250 | £165,151 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £229 | £159 | £143 |
| 2017 | £207 | — | £176 | £137 |
| 2018 | £194 | £286 | £154 | £145 |
| 2019 | £216 | £259 | £185 | £147 |
| 2020 | £230 | £290 | £202 | £147 |
| 2021 | £219 | £227 | £185 | £156 |
| 2022 | £271 | £174 | £241 | £171 |
| 2023 | £296 | £209 | £263 | £183 |
| 2024 | £304 | £151 | £253 | £181 |
| 2025 | £302 | £171 | £219 | £201 |
| 2026 | £287 | £177 | £240 | £189 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 4, Arnhem Road, Carnforth, LA5 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £159,950 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 1, Prince Avenue, Carnforth, LA5 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £202,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 25, Prince Avenue, Carnforth, LA5 9AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 52, Kings Drive, Carnforth, LA5 9AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 54, Kings Drive, Carnforth, LA5 9AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the LA5 9BB postcode area, located within Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Carnforth High School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA5 9BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mighty Bites | 114 Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS | Walking directions to Mighty Bites |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 59 Highfield Road, Carnforth, LA5 9AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Booths | Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JZ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LD | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA5 9BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jackson Stubbs
Carnforth & Millhead - Elected 2 May 2024
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA5 9BB records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LA5 9BB in Carnforth & Millhead is £180,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LA5 9BB, including Carnforth High School (Requires improvement), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth (Good) and Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA5 9BB is Carnforth, about 749 m away.
LA5 9BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA5 9BB is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackson Stubbs (Labour Party).