Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

SANDY LANE, LA16 7BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, LA16 7BD.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA16 7BD — age 45, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA16 7BD is a safe, established residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.5km from Askam-in-Furness in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA16, LA16 7BD offers 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 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00096762 (shared with 13 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 LA16 7BD. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 379,900

Semi-Detached

£ 116,500

1 sales · Mean £ 116,500

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

LA16 7BD has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils0.4 km
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mabels Bakery0.2 km
  • Ireleth Village Store0.7 km
  • Estuary Fine Foods0.2 km
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • The Lile Superstore0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • London House0.2 km
  • Railway Inn0.3 km
  • Duddon Sports and Social Club0.3 km
  • Dunnerholm Golf Club0.8 km
  • Askam Rugby League Club0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One0.2 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Polly's Plaice0.2 km
  • Southwards Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Askam0.2 km
  • Dalton4.2 km
  • Millom4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Askam Rail Station0.2 km