Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

WATERSIDE, LA16 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, LA16 7DE.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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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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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LA16 7DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7DE is a safe, established residential area on Waterside, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00096764 (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 7DE. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

LA16 7DE has low crime rates — 16 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
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 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Superstore0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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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 Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
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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