Postcode LA5 9LR 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 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 nearest station is Carnforth, about 0.4 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 7,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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 9.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from LA5 9LR.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton near LA5 9LR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carnforth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carnforth | N/A | Walking directions to Carnforth |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £293,998 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £195,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 35 | £152,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,000 | £175 |
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 | £300,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £153,500 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £111,250 | £192,500 | £155,000 |
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 | £300 | £171 | £221 | £200 |
| 2026 | £287 | £177 | £223 | £181 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9LR.
In the LA5 9LR postcode area, located within Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA5 9LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mighty Bites | 114 Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LS | Walking directions to Mighty Bites |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 59 Highfield Road, Carnforth, LA5 9AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JZ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9JU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA5 9LR, 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 9LR 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA5 9LR in Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton is £180,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LA5 9LR, including Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth (Good), Carnforth High School (Good) and Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA5 9LR is Carnforth, about 707 m away.
LA5 9LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,394 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 9LR is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackson Stubbs (Labour Party).
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.