LA13 0AH is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Avenue, 0.4km from Newbarns in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA13, LA13 0AH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00096853 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHLANDS AVENUE, LA13 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS AVENUE, LA13 0AH.
289
44
£ 48,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA13 0AH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£170k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0AH. The average age is 43.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 157,500
26 sales · Mean £ 167,576
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0AH has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Yarlside Academy
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Newbridge House PRU
Chetwynde School
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.7 km
- Crofters0.9 km
- Furness Rugby Club0.8 km
- Farmers Arms0.8 km
- Red River Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Michaelson House Hotel0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Yarlside Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose1.1 km
- Barrow-In-Furness2.0 km
- Dalton3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130AH · Data under Open Government Licence