Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

ARGYLE STREET, LA12 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLE STREET, LA12 0BD.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA12 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA12 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

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

LA12 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Argyle Street, 0.2km from Lightburn Park in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA12 0BD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA12 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00098060 (shared with 10 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 LA12 0BD. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 146,833

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

LA12 0BD has low crime rates — 39 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 offences115
Criminal damage and arson41
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Sir John Barrow School

Good224 pupils0.0 km
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Sandside Lodge School

Good80 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson

Good0.5 km
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Church Walk CofE Primary School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Ulverston Victoria High School

Good1327 pupils0.6 km
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Croftlands Infant School

Good152 pupils1.3 km
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Croftlands Junior School

Good155 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.3 km
  • Bargain Brands0.4 km
  • Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.4 km
  • Irving's0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.3 km
  • Hope and Anchor0.5 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
  • The Stan Laurel Inn0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Gillam's Tearoom0.3 km
  • Wasabi0.4 km
  • Base Restaurant by Elite Dining0.7 km
  • Betulla's0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-op Ulverston0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Flames Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Bellaree Bespoke Catering0.6 km
  • Lakeland Continental0.5 km
  • Sizzle In0.4 km
  • Taste of Cumbria0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Little Sansook B&B0.6 km
  • Town House0.5 km
  • Ulverston Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Virginia House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulverston0.5 km
  • Dalton7.3 km
  • Askam7.5 km