LA15 8AN is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Street, 0.6km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA15 8AN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00096775 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, LA15 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, LA15 8AN.
345
41
£ 40,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA15 8AN — age 41, 75% ownership, 25% 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 LA15 8AN. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 99,950
17 sales · Mean £ 96,360
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8AN has low crime rates — 43 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
Dowdales School
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
George Romney Junior School
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Beddalls0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Express Markets0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
- Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.6 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.2 km
- Horse and Jockey0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.2 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.1 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Hartleys0.1 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.2 km
- Dragon Chinese0.3 km
- Jade Palace0.5 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.4 km
- La Luna0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Clarence0.5 km
- Number 19 Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.4 km
- Askam3.8 km
- Roose4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dalton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158AN · Data under Open Government Licence