LA13 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redwater Gardens, 0.3km from Abbotsmead in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00179296 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDWATER GARDENS, LA13 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDWATER GARDENS, LA13 0BU.
337
52
£ 42,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 0BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA13 0BU — age 52, 70% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £72k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 0BU. The average age is 52.1. 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: 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
£ 60,000
3 sales · Mean £ 61,500
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 0BU has low crime rates — 27 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
Newbridge House PRU
Cambridge Primary School
Roose School
Parkside Academy
Yarlside Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Furness Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.5 km
- Lunchbox Express0.9 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.9 km
- Roose Conservative Club0.7 km
- Red River Club0.2 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bella Pizza0.9 km
- AJ's Bistro0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Great Wall0.6 km
- Industry Kitchen0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Barrow Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Life Leisure0.8 km
- Cafe Connect0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose0.4 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.7 km
- Dalton4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Roose Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA130BU · Data under Open Government Licence