Area Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

LA16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA16 postcode area.

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Population

3,361

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
10/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA16 spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.

home £147,200 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA16 is a postcode district in Barrow-in-Furness, North West, covering 109 active and 12 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA16 (42%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (19%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA16 are around £147k, down 40.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across LA16 is moderate at 102 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences197
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Askam Rugby League Club
  • Duddon Sports and Social Club
  • Dunnerholm Golf Club
  • London House
  • Railway Inn
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway
  • Polly's Plaice
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One
  • Southwards Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Estuary Fine Foods
  • Ireleth Village Store
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd
  • The Lile Superstore
  • Angels' Store
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op