LA14 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Whitehead Close, 0.7km from Barrow-in-Furness in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Old Barrow and Hindpool ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
Day-to-day life in LA14 1AP has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% year-on-year. 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 LA14 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00096827 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEHEAD CLOSE, LA14 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD CLOSE, LA14 1AP.
197
47
£ 26,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA14 1AP 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, LA14 1AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £114k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA14 1AP. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 99,950
11 sales · Mean £ 100,179
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA14 1AP are high at 142 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
Ramsden Infant School
Furness Academy
Greengate Junior School
Parkside Academy
Brisbane Park Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
St George's CofE School
Hindpool Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Battys Convenience Store0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Martin & Smith0.7 km
- Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Maindee Guest House0.3 km
- The Gables0.7 km
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Hotel Imperial0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.5 km
- Dhaba0.3 km
- Diamond Restaurant0.3 km
- Kapadokya0.7 km
- Mario House0.3 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Fax A Snack0.5 km
- Lees Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Matties0.9 km
- Shengs Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- China Town0.3 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Barrow Rugby League Football Club0.8 km
- Cunningham's0.5 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
- Tailors0.3 km
- The Knights Sports Bar0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Heron Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barrow-In-Furness0.3 km
- Roose1.9 km
- Dalton5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA141AP · Data under Open Government Licence