LA14 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Sutherland Street, 0.5km from Salthouse in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Old Barrow and Hindpool ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA14 1BL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00171123 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTHERLAND STREET, LA14 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND STREET, LA14 1BL.
231
46
£ 26,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA14 1BL 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
LA14 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA14 1BL. The average age is 46.2. 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: 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA14 1BL is above average at 126 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
Greengate Junior School
Ramsden Infant School
St George's CofE School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Parkside Academy
Furness Academy
Cambridge Primary School
Newbridge House PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.2 km
- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.9 km
- Lunchbox Express0.7 km
- NC Meats0.5 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Maindee Guest House0.7 km
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Imperial0.6 km
- Sanctuary Guest House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.7 km
- Dhaba0.5 km
- Diamond Restaurant0.5 km
- Kapadokya0.5 km
- Mario House0.5 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
42 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
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cunningham's0.8 km
- Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Tailors0.5 km
- The Knights Sports Bar0.6 km
- The Meeting Place0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Heron Foods Ltd0.4 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
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Postcode Profile: LA141BL · Data under Open Government Licence