LA13 0AU 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 0AU 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 16.1% 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00096855 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHLANDS AVENUE, LA13 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS AVENUE, LA13 0AU.
307
42
£ 48,400 /yr
58%
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 0AU combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£181k 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 up 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0AU. The average age is 41.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,250
6 sales · Mean £ 196,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0AU has low crime rates — 8 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
Newbridge House PRU
Yarlside Academy
Chetwynde School
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Furness Academy
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.9 km
- Shell Lakeland1.0 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.9 km
- Yarlside Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.6 km
- Strawberry Hotel0.9 km
- Furness Rugby Club0.8 km
- Farmers Arms0.6 km
- Red River Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner0.9 km
- Yungs0.9 km
- Subway Lakeland1.0 km
- La Pizzaria0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- East Mount House0.9 km
- Michaelson House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose1.1 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
- Dalton3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130AU · Data under Open Government Licence