Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

FLASS MEADOWS, LA13 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLASS MEADOWS, LA13 0BY.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA13 0BY 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA13 0BY — age 52, 70% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 48.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA13 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flass Meadows, 0.4km from Abbotsmead 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00179296 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0BY. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 120,407

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA13 0BY has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs6
Burglary5
Possession of weapons5

school Local Schools

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Newbarns Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding424 pupils0.7 km
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Cambridge Primary School

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Newbridge House PRU

Good60 pupils0.7 km
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Roose School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Yarlside Academy

Outstanding246 pupils0.8 km
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Parkside Academy

Good292 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Furness Academy

Good1117 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.6 km
  • Lunchbox Express0.9 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Lesh Lane Stores0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Barrow Wanderers FC1.0 km
  • Roose Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Crofters1.0 km
  • Red River Club0.1 km
  • The Ship Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • AJ's Bistro0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Great Wall0.6 km
  • Industry Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Barrow Community Kitchen0.6 km
  • Life Leisure0.9 km
  • Cafe Connect1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roose0.3 km
  • Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
  • Dalton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Roose Rail Station0.3 km