LA13 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from South Newbarns in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00179296 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA13 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA13 0BF.
337
52
£ 42,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA13 0BF — age 52, 70% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0BF. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0BF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Newbridge House PRU
Yarlside Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Roose School
Cambridge Primary School
Parkside Academy
Furness Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.7 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.7 km
- Provincial Street Stores0.9 km
- Yarlside Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.7 km
- Roose Conservative Club1.0 km
- Crofters0.9 km
- Farmers Arms0.8 km
- Red River Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- One Stop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- AJ's Bistro0.8 km
- Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner0.7 km
- Yungs0.7 km
- The Old Smithy0.8 km
- La Pizzaria0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Michaelson House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose0.7 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
- Dalton3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130BF · Data under Open Government Licence