Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

CHAPEL STREET, LA15 8DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, LA15 8DB.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA15 8DB 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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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 37, LA15 8DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £164k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA15 8DB is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Street, 0.8km 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 8DB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00096774 (shared with 7 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 8DB. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 164,950

1 sales · Mean £ 164,950

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

LA15 8DB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences77
Criminal damage and arson42
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order16
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.1 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.2 km
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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good0.7 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Express Markets0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.6 km
  • Bridge Inn0.5 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Dalton RLFC, Crooklands Brow0.9 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.2 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.2 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.3 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • The Bakehouse0.9 km
  • Hartleys0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.3 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.2 km
  • Jade Palace0.3 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.2 km
  • La Luna0.2 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Clarence0.3 km
  • Number 19 Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.5 km
  • Askam3.8 km
  • Roose4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dalton Rail Station0.5 km