LA15 8BX is a safe, established residential area on Kings Drive, 0.5km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For serious buyers, LA15 8BX is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00096775 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS DRIVE, LA15 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS DRIVE, LA15 8BX.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA15 8BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA15 8BX. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 353,000
2 sales · Mean £ 353,000
Semi-Detached
£ 219,000
1 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8BX 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- Beddalls0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Express Markets0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
- Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.4 km
- Horse and Jockey0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.3 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.2 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Hartleys0.1 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.3 km
- Dragon Chinese0.5 km
- Jade Palace0.6 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.5 km
- La Luna0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Clarence0.6 km
- Number 19 Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.5 km
- Askam3.8 km
- Roose4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dalton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158BX · Data under Open Government Licence