LA16 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ireleth Road, 0.3km 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 7AR represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00096769 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7AR.
264
50
£ 40,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA16 7AR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA16 7AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7AR. The average age is 49.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7AR has low crime rates — 15 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 Bakery0.3 km
- Ireleth Village Store0.5 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.1 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.1 km
- The Lile Superstore0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- London House0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.4 km
- Dunnerholm Golf Club0.9 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.1 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Polly's Plaice0.3 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.1 km
- Dalton4.1 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Askam Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167AR · Data under Open Government Licence