Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

MYRTLE TERRACE, LA15 8BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE TERRACE, LA15 8BP.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA15 8BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LA15 8BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.

home £172,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA15 8BP is a safe, established residential area on Myrtle Terrace, 0.5km 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 8BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00096777 (shared with 8 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 8BP. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 198,000

6 sales · Mean £ 215,333

Terraced

£ 137,000

5 sales · Mean £ 139,500

Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

LA15 8BP has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.2 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.5 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Express Markets0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.5 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.4 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.3 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • Hartleys0.3 km
  • Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • McColls0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.4 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.6 km
  • Jade Palace0.7 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.6 km
  • La Luna0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Clarence0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.6 km
  • Askam3.7 km
  • Roose4.8 km