Postcode LA5 9UW 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 0.4 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.
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.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 191 ft away from LA5 9UW.
Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton near LA5 9UW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carnforth | N/A | Walking directions to Carnforth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crag Bank Park | Small | Walking directions to Crag Bank Park |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA5 9UW.
In the LA5 9UW postcode area, located within Carnforth, Silverdale & Warton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA5 9UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 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 9UW, 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 9UW 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.
The median sale price around LA5 9UW 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 9UW, 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.
The closest station to LA5 9UW is Carnforth, about 654 m away.
LA5 9UW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA5 9UW 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.