Is LA9 7BL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

205 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LA9 7BL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
127
Criminal damage & arson
15
Public order
15
Drugs
10
Shoplifting
9
Anti-social behaviour
8
Other theft
8
Vehicle crime
5

House prices

£230,066

Average price in Westmorland and Furness (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 11.1% year on year.

Terraced
£186,366
Semi-detached
£249,512
Detached
£391,284
Flat / maisonette
£133,604

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LA9 7BL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LA9 7BL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA9 7BL on Check Food Hygiene

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