LA13 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newton Brow, 0.3km from Abbotsmead in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA13 0BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096845 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON BROW, LA13 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON BROW, LA13 0BQ.
347
31
£ 42,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, LA13 0BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0BQ. The average age is 31.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 104,000
4 sales · Mean £ 112,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0BQ has low crime rates — 34 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
Cambridge Primary School
Roose School
Parkside Academy
Newbridge House PRU
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Yarlside Academy
Furness Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.6 km
- Lunchbox Express0.7 km
- Post Office0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bella Pizza0.7 km
- AJ's Bistro0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Great Wall0.3 km
- Industry Kitchen0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Roose Conservative Club0.7 km
- Red River Club0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Barrow Community Kitchen0.3 km
- Brew at Industry0.8 km
- Life Leisure0.8 km
- Spring Mount Christian Fellowship0.8 km
- Cafe Connect0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose0.4 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.8 km
- Dalton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Roose Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130BQ · Data under Open Government Licence