The LA15 8WZ postcode is in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the LA15 8WZ area, explore the LA15 8WZ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LA15 8WZ area, visit the LA15 8WZ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | LA15 |
| Ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Barrow Central |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Barrow-in-Furness |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Barrow-in-Furness |
| Police Force | Cumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 836 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Constrained renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Barrow-in-Furness(0.45 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Barrow-In-Furness(0.12 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsden Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | LA14 1AN (0.16 mi) | Details |
| Furness AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | LA13 9BB (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Greengate Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | LA14 1BG (0.39 mi) | Details |
| St James' CofE Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | LA14 1NY (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Brisbane Park Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-7 | LA14 1NY (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Parkside AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LA13 9BY (0.53 mi) | Details |
| St George's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LA14 2JN (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | LA14 5QN (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Victoria AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | LA14 5NE (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, BarrowPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LA14 2BA (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Furness College0, Good | 16-99 | LA14 2PJ (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Moorfield Learning CentreSecondary, Good | 11-18 | LA13 9RS (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | LA13 9LR (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Newbarns Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, None | 3-11 | LA13 9ET (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LA13 9RP (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Barrow Island Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LA14 2SJ (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE(0.11 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| norwood medical centreActivenorwood medical centre, 99 abbey road, barrow-in-furness, cumbria | 01229402525 | LA14 5ES |
| the family practiceActivethe surgery, 26 hartington street, barrow-in-furness, cumbria | 01229402900 | LA14 5SL |
| duke street surgeryActive4 duke street, barrow in furness, cumbria | 01229820068 | LA14 1LF |
| risedale surgeryActivealfred barrow health ctr, duke street, barrow in furness, cumbria | 01229402999 | LA14 2LB |
| atkinson health centreActivealfred barrow health ctr, duke street, barrow in furness, cumbria | 01229822205 | LA14 2LB |
| abbey road surgeryActivealfred barrow health ctr, duke street, barrow in furness, cumbria | 01229821599 | LA14 2LB |
| bridgegate medical centreActivebridgegate medical centre, winchester street, barrow-in-furness, cumbria | 01229820304 | LA13 9SH |
The population of LA158WZ is 187 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1161), Between 25 to 34 (1077), and Between 35 to 44 (812).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 169 people, followed by Bangladeshi with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 35 adults have Level 4, while 30 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (242), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (238).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (99), followed by Christian (67).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (38) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (27).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (329), and 214 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1194) and Middle East and Asia (43).