LA13 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Grove, 0.3km from Newbarns in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA13, LA13 0AJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 26.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00096853 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHLANDS GROVE, LA13 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS GROVE, LA13 0AJ.
289
44
£ 48,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA13 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £192k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0AJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 183,500
6 sales · Mean £ 201,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0AJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Newbridge House PRU
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Chetwynde School
Yarlside Academy
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent1.0 km
- Shell Lakeland1.0 km
- Lesh Lane Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.6 km
- Strawberry Hotel0.9 km
- Furness Rugby Club0.7 km
- Farmers Arms0.6 km
- Red River Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner1.0 km
- Yungs1.0 km
- Subway Lakeland1.0 km
- La Pizzaria1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- East Mount House1.0 km
- Michaelson House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose1.2 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
- Dalton3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130AJ · Data under Open Government Licence