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LA5 9TP

Lancaster Road

Carnforth & Millhead

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Detailed insights for LA5 9TP

Overview

Postcode LA5 9TP 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 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 median sale price in Carnforth & Millhead is £180,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,500 and £247,000. The nearest station is Carnforth, about 0.8 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
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,253 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% 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 29 ft away from LA5 9TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton near LA5 9TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carnforth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA5 9TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Carnforth

N/A

Walking directions to Carnforth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA5 9TP
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: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £149K – £247K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Carnforth & Millhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £495,995.

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
Detached26£299,995£298
Semi-Detached16£193,750£205
Terraced43£155,000£198
Flats4£115,000£184

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£318,248£125,000£195,000£155,000
2026£300,000£111,250£192,500£152,500
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£302£171£219£201
2026£277£177£235£188
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20251, Crag Bank Crescent, Carnforth, LA5 9EQDetachedFreehold£347,000
07 Jul 2026Four Acres Bungalow, Carnforth, LA5 9TNDetachedFreehold£605,000
09 Oct 2025Thwaite End Cottage, Carnforth, LA5 9TNOtherFreehold£480,000
09 Oct 2025Thwaite End Farm, Carnforth, LA5 9TNOtherFreehold£480,000
29 Jul 2025Thwaite End Barn, Carnforth, LA5 9TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,280,000

Schools

In the LA5 9TP 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LA5 9TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryCarnforth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miPrimaryCarnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.8 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, CarnforthAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA5 9TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA5 9TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda ExpressLancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EAWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

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 9TP, 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 9TP

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

The area around LA5 9TP 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 9TP?

The median sale price around LA5 9TP in Carnforth & Millhead is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA5 9TP?

There are 4 schools close to LA5 9TP, 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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LA5 9TP?

The closest station to LA5 9TP is Carnforth, about 1,291 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA5 9TP?

LA5 9TP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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