Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

LA16 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA16 7DS.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA16 7DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA16 7DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ireleth in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA16 7DS represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00096770 (shared with 22 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 7DS. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LA16 7DS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils0.1 km
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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mabels Bakery0.9 km
  • Ireleth Village Store0.2 km
  • Estuary Fine Foods0.8 km
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Angels' Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Askam Rugby League Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One0.8 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Polly's Plaice0.9 km
  • Southwards Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Askam0.8 km
  • Dalton3.9 km
  • Kirkby-In-Furness4.9 km