Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

GREENGATE STREET, LA14 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENGATE STREET, LA14 1BG.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 26,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA14 1BG 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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 37, LA14 1BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k.

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

LA14 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area on Greengate Street, 0.4km from Salthouse in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Old Barrow and Hindpool ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA14 1BG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 LA14 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00096757 (shared with 10 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 LA14 1BG. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime around LA14 1BG is above average at 119 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 offences408
Criminal damage and arson102
Public order76
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting49

school Local Schools

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Greengate Junior School

Good166 pupils0.0 km
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St George's CofE School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Ramsden Infant School

Good128 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Parkside Academy

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Furness Academy

Good1117 pupils0.7 km
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Cambridge Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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Newbridge House PRU

Good60 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Maindee Guest House0.7 km
  • Duke of Edinburgh Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
  • Hotel Imperial0.7 km
  • Sanctuary Guest House0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.7 km
  • Dhaba0.6 km
  • Diamond Restaurant0.6 km
  • Kapadokya0.5 km
  • Mario House0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Fax A Snack0.9 km
  • Lees Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Shengs Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • Bella Pizza0.7 km
  • China Town0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.2 km
  • Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.9 km
  • Lunchbox Express0.7 km
  • NC Meats0.5 km
  • Hilda's Egg Stall0.5 km
  • + 52 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Cunningham's0.9 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • Tailors0.5 km
  • The Knights Sports Bar0.7 km
  • The Meeting Place0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow-In-Furness0.8 km
  • Roose1.6 km
  • Dalton5.3 km