JAMES STREET, LA16 7AY House Prices & Local Information

LA16 7AY is a safe, established residential area on James Street, 0.7km 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 7AY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00096761 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.