Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ROMNEY PARK, LA15 8BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY PARK, LA15 8BN.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA15 8BN — age 47, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 30.6% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA15 8BN is a safe, established residential area on Romney Park, 0.7km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton South ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA15 8BN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00096789 (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 LA15 8BN. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

9 sales · Mean £ 183,277

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

LA15 8BN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime2
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.4 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.7 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.6 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Express Markets0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Post Office0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dunes Hotel & Coast Bar0.8 km
  • The Clarence1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.7 km
  • Bridge Inn1.0 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.8 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.9 km
  • Lord Nelson0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.8 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.6 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Hartleys0.6 km
  • Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.8 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.9 km
  • Jade Palace1.0 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.9 km
  • La Luna0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton1.0 km
  • Askam3.4 km
  • Roose5.0 km