LA13 9BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from South Newbarns in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Risedale and Roosecote ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA13 9BQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LA13 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096903 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA13 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA13 9BQ.
301
48
£ 29,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 9BQ 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
LA13 9BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 9BQ. The average age is 47.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA13 9BQ is moderate at 50 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
Parkside Academy
Furness Academy
Greengate Junior School
Cambridge Primary School
Newbridge House PRU
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Ramsden Infant School
St George's CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Maindee Guest House0.9 km
- The Gables0.9 km
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel1.0 km
- Sanctuary Guest House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.5 km
- WSH Baxterstorey @ BAE Barrow CYF1.0 km
- Baileys0.9 km
- Cafe Connect0.2 km
- Sweet Pepper Cafe1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.7 km
- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.4 km
- Lunchbox Express0.5 km
- NC Meats1.0 km
- Marsh Street Stores0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Barrow Wanderers FC0.9 km
- Tailors1.0 km
- The Blue Lamp0.8 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- The Waterloo0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Starbay0.8 km
- #197 Food0.9 km
- 3A Fish Bar & Crispy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Barrow Tandoori0.8 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barrow-In-Furness1.0 km
- Roose1.1 km
- Dalton4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: LA139BQ · Data under Open Government Licence