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LA5

CARNFORTH

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA5 encompasses CARNFORTH and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £274,988
1yr change ▼ 1.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£274,988

▼ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

336 Mbps

Property Prices in LA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA5 is £274,988, which is 8% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Property values in LA5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LA5 have fallen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £386,364 281
Semi-detached £249,306 277
Terraced £185,817 234
Flat £221,419 72
All types £274,988 900

5-Year Price History

£269K £273K £277K £280K £284K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA5 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Carnforth Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

145,006

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA5 are 336.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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336.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA5 is collected by Lancaster. The Band D rate is £2,205/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LA5 — CARNFORTH

Area Summary

LA5 (CARNFORTH) offers property prices near the national average (£274,988), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (336 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA5 CARNFORTH

What is the average house price in LA5 CARNFORTH?
The average house price in LA5 (CARNFORTH) is £274,988, based on 900 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is LA5 CARNFORTH a safe area to live?
Crime in LA5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA5 CARNFORTH?
The population of LA5 (CARNFORTH) is approximately 145,006 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LA5?
The average broadband download speed in LA5 is 336 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA5 CARNFORTH?
There are 10 schools in or near LA5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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