LA15 8AW is a safe, established residential area on Market Street, 0.7km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton South ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8AW are sourced from Output Area E00096790 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, LA15 8AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, LA15 8AW.
234
42
£ 38,600 /yr
62%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LA15 8AW's 63% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA15 8AW. The average age is 42.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8AW 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
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
- Greggs0.1 km
- Express Markets0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 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 room0.1 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.1 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Hartleys0.1 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.1 km
- Dragon Chinese0.3 km
- Jade Palace0.4 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.3 km
- La Luna0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Clarence0.4 km
- Number 19 Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.3 km
- Askam3.9 km
- Roose4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dalton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158AW · Data under Open Government Licence