Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

REDWATER GARDENS, LA13 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDWATER GARDENS, LA13 0BU.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Newbarns Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding424 pupils0.6 km
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Newbridge House PRU

Good60 pupils0.6 km
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Cambridge Primary School

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Roose School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Parkside Academy

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Yarlside Academy

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Furness Academy

Good1117 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Barrow Wanderers FC0.9 km
  • Roose Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Red River Club0.2 km
  • The Ship Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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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
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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