LA16 7BJ is a safe, established residential area on John Street, 0.5km from Askam-in-Furness in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00096764 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN STREET, LA16 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN STREET, LA16 7BJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA16 7BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £68k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
9 sales · Mean £ 65,311
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
1 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7BJ has low crime rates — 18 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 Bakery0.1 km
- Ireleth Village Store0.8 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.3 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.3 km
- The Lile Superstore0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- London House0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.4 km
- Dunnerholm Golf Club0.9 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.3 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Polly's Plaice0.1 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.3 km
- Dalton4.1 km
- Millom5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Askam Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167BJ · Data under Open Government Licence