Overview of LA5 8EP

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Alpine View is in Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth and in Lancaster district. LA5 8EP is located in the Bolton & Slyne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Alpine View, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LA5 8EL, LA5 8EX, LA5 8EY, LA5 8EJ, LA5 8EW, LA5 8EH, LA5 8EU, LA5 8HP, LA5 8EZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA5 8EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%49.6%1.0% 51.0% -1.4%
Male51.4%50.4%-1.0% 49.0% 1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LA5 8EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.4%22.7%1.3% 37.9% -15.2%
Married: Opposite sex60.3%53.7%-6.6% 44.2% 9.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated2.6%2.3%-0.3% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced8.1%10.2%2.1% 9.1% 1.1%
Widowed7.7%10.2%2.5% 6.1% 4.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.1%40%2.9% 48.4% -8.4%
Good health37.8%31.5%-6.3% 33.6% -2.1%
Fair health17.3%18.7%1.4% 12.7% 6.0%
Bad health5%7.2%2.2% 4.0% 3.2%
Very bad health2.9%2.6%-0.3% 1.2% 1.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.4%17.4%-4.0% 18.2% -0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.4%8.7%-0.7% 9.6% -0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.4%14.2%-4.2% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship9.4%10.6%1.2% 5.3% 5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.4%16.1%6.7% 16.9% -0.8%
Degree or Similar27.4%33%5.6% 33.8% -0.8%
Other4.7%0%-4.7% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.4%0%-0.4% 3.1% -3.1%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White98.9%100%1.1% 81.4% 18.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.2%98.7%0.5% 83.2% 15.5%
Africa0.7%1.3%0.6% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia0.4%0%-0.4% 5.6% -5.6%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.5%98.7%1.2% 83.2% 15.5%
10+ Years0.7%1.3%0.6% 9.8% -8.5%
Less than 2 years1.8%0%-1.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83% 76.7% 6.3%
No passport held17% 13.5% 3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.8% 37.2% -5.4%
Christian59.7% 46.2% 13.5%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Alpine View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alpine View was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Bolton & Slyne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Alpine View has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne and the 69th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,000
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LA5 8EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alpine View are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lancaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alpine View, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA5 8EP

Average Price
£133,683
Semi-Detached
£153,377
Terraced
£113,989
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alpine View

Average Price
£110,735
Semi-Detached
£148,279
Terraced
£91,963
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alpine ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Alpine View, Carnforth, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£132,0002024-04-19 £131,468
3 Alpine View, Carnforth, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£97,6552017-08-03 £134,753
1 Alpine View, Carnforth, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£60,0002014-10-13 £86,288
1 Alpine View, Carnforth, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£50,0002014-08-01 £71,491
4 Alpine View, Carnforth, Lancashire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£107,5002012-06-15 £165,089
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA5 8EP

Employment

LA5 8EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA5 8EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired85
Full-Time Employee55
Self-Employed25
Part-Time Employee23
Looking after home or family8
Unemployed5
Student (economically inactive)5
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Construction19
Human health and social work activities17
Education15
Other12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane , Bolton-le-Sands LA5 8DT
4out of 4 1,060 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Bridge Road , Nether Kellet LA6 1HH
4out of 4 2,392 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carnforth Community Primary School
North Road , LA5 9LQ
3out of 4 2,499 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
North Road , LA5 9LJ
3out of 4 2,599 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Kellet Road , LA5 9LS
3out of 4 2,812 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carnforth High School
Kellet Road , LA5 9LS
3out of 4 2,820 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Slyne Road , LA2 6AP
- not rated 5,415 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bay View Garden Centre and RestaurantBay View Nursery And Garden Centre, Mill Lane312 yd
Bay View Caravan ParkBay View Holiday Park, Dertern Lane468 yd
Trungs Restaurant4 Main Road579 yd
Ellel WOW GroupGalgate Cricket Club Pavilion, Main Road668 yd
Far PavilionFar Pavilion Restaurant, 25 Bye-Pass Road834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal Hotel27 Main Road579 yd
Blue AnchorThe Blue Anchor Hotel, 68 Main Road1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Packet Bridge Fish and Chips30 Main Road700 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Op Bolton Le Sands2 Bye-Pass Road835 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bolton-Le-Sands Cricket Club
MAIN ROAD
grass pitches664 yd
Bolton Le Sands Playing Fields
PACKET LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts861 yd
Bolton-Le-Sands Church Of England Primary School
MOUNT PLEASANT LANE
grass pitches998 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.