Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

HIGHLANDS GROVE, LA13 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS GROVE, LA13 0AJ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LA13 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £192k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.

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

LA13 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Grove, 0.3km 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 0AJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 26.2% 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00096853 (shared with 5 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 LA13 0AJ. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 183,500

6 sales · Mean £ 201,166

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

LA13 0AJ has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Public order3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Newbarns Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding424 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Newbridge House PRU

Good60 pupils0.8 km
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St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

Good685 pupils0.8 km
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Chetwynde School

Requires Improvement500 pupils0.8 km
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Yarlside Academy

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Good74 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent1.0 km
  • Shell Lakeland1.0 km
  • Lesh Lane Stores1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Barrow Wanderers FC0.6 km
  • Strawberry Hotel0.9 km
  • Furness Rugby Club0.7 km
  • Farmers Arms0.6 km
  • Red River Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner1.0 km
  • Yungs1.0 km
  • Subway Lakeland1.0 km
  • La Pizzaria1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • East Mount House1.0 km
  • Michaelson House Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roose1.2 km
  • Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
  • Dalton3.5 km