LA16 7AG is a safe, established residential area on School Street, 0.4km from Askam-in-Furness in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA16 7AG represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00096764 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL STREET, LA16 7AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL STREET, LA16 7AG.
308
42
£ 40,300 /yr
54%
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
LA16 7AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7AG. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7AG has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Askam Village School
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Mabels Bakery0.2 km
- Ireleth Village Store0.6 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.1 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.1 km
- The Lile Superstore0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- London House0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.2 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.3 km
- Dunnerholm Golf Club0.8 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.1 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Polly's Plaice0.2 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.1 km
- Dalton4.2 km
- Millom5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Askam Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167AG · Data under Open Government Licence