LA16 7DJ 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 61.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00096769 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DJ.
264
50
£ 40,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA16 7DJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA16 7DJ — age 50, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £181k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 61.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7DJ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 181,000
4 sales · Mean £ 155,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7DJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Store0.4 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.2 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.2 km
- The Lile Superstore0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- London House0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.0 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.4 km
- Dunnerholm Golf Club0.9 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.2 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Polly's Plaice0.3 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.2 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: LA167DJ · Data under Open Government Licence