POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LA5 9DY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 12 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £138,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 12 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mLA5 9DY links 11 transport stops within 400m and 36 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Police Station (BCT) at about 187m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Carnforth Rail Station at about 398m.
Local business
49 within 1200mLA5 9DY currently links 49 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 13 personal services, 11 food and drink, 8 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Travis Perkins at about 43m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,757 online job adverts observedLancaster local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched LA5 9DY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
12 nearby school rows12 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for LA5 9DY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 10LA5 9DY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 10 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 78, and other theft is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£138,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of LA5 9DY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Personal services
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (8), beauty (5).
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (7), cafe (3), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (8).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), supermarket (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Retail
Travis Perkins
Diy at Oxford Street, Carnforth.
Food and drink
T'other Chippy
Fast Food at 1, Stanley Street, Carnforth.
Personal services
Nicely Polished
Beauty at 2, Stanley Street, Carnforth.
Personal services
Angles
Hairdresser at 61, Lancaster Road, Carnforth.
Personal services
Mani Barber
Hairdresser at 68, Lancaster Road, Carnforth.
Personal services
Sue Shields Spa
Beauty at 60, Lancaster Road, Carnforth.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Arnside National CofE School
Primary option in LA5 0DW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Primary option in LA5 8DT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in LA5 9LJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for LA5 9DY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LA5 9DY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LA5 9DY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess LA5 9DY.
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Ask vetted agents
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