LA13 9PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walton Lane, 0.2km from Abbotsmead in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Risedale and Roosecote ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA13 9PJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 9PJ are sourced from Output Area E00096917 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALTON LANE, LA13 9PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON LANE, LA13 9PJ.
317
44
£ 29,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 9PJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA13 9PJ — age 44, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 9PJ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,500
14 sales · Mean £ 123,782
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 9PJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Cambridge Primary School
Parkside Academy
Newbridge House PRU
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Furness Academy
Greengate Junior School
Roose School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.9 km
- Barrow Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Brew at Industry0.6 km
- Life Leisure0.5 km
- Spring Mount Christian Fellowship0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Arnolds0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.4 km
- St Lukes St Newsagents0.3 km
- The Bake Shed0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Roose Conservative Club1.0 km
- Red River Club0.6 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- AJ's Bistro0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Great Wall0.4 km
- Industry Kitchen0.4 km
- New Century0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose0.7 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.5 km
- Dalton4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: LA139PJ · Data under Open Government Licence