Postcode insights

LA5 9EF

Lancaster Road

Carnforth & Millhead

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Detailed insights for LA5 9EF

Overview

Postcode LA5 9EF is located in a rural town, within the Carnforth & Millhead ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 nearest station is Carnforth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Crag Bank Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton is £45,443 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from LA5 9EF.

Flood risk

Low

Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton near LA5 9EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carnforth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA5 9EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Carnforth

N/A

Walking directions to Carnforth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA5 9EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrag Bank ParkSmallWalking directions to Crag Bank Park

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
1,818.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-63%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.67(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.86(-68%)
Other theft
2.86(-57%)
Public order
0.95(-91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
96.1%
Roma
2
0.98%
African
1
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.49%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
36.46%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.02%
No qualifications
25
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
58.7%
Owns with a mortgage
32
34.78%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.17%
Other social rented
1
1.09%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Carnforth & Millhead

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Carnforth & Millhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £411,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carnforth & Millhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£293,998£292
Semi-Detached22£195,000£221
Terraced35£152,000£203
Flats6£115,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carnforth & Millhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carnforth & Millhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£300,000£125,000£195,000£153,500
2026£312,500£111,250£192,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carnforth & Millhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carnforth & Millhead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£300£171£221£200
2026£287£177£223£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carnforth & Millhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carnforth & Millhead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 20255, Crag Bank Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
13 Mar 202517D, Crag Bank Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Sept 20251, Crag Bank Crescent, Carnforth, LA5 9EQDetachedFreehold£347,000
11 Nov 202525, Crag Bank Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 Aug 202525, Longfield Drive, Carnforth, LA5 9EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the LA5 9EF postcode area, located within Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA5 9EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryCarnforth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCarnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA5 9EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA5 9EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressLancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EAWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTescoLancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LDWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

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 LA5 9EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackson Stubbs

Carnforth & Millhead - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lizzi Collinge

Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyMorecambe and LunesdaleE14001372
ParishCarnforthE04005183
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carnforth, Silverdale & WartonE02005221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 001AE01025088
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA5 9EF

Is LA5 9EF (Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton) safe?

The area around LA5 9EF records about 13 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 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA5 9EF?

The median sale price around LA5 9EF in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton is £180,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA5 9EF?

There are 4 schools close to LA5 9EF, including Carnforth Community Primary School (Good), Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA5 9EF?

The closest station to LA5 9EF is Carnforth, about 1,146 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA5 9EF?

LA5 9EF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA5 9EF (Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA5 9EF is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackson Stubbs (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.