Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

LA13 9JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA13 9JU.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA13 9JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA13 9JU is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Croslands Park in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Hawcoat and Newbarns ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA13 9JU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA13 9JU are sourced from Output Area E00096811 (shared with 11 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 9JU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA13 9JU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting20
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Good74 pupils0.3 km
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Chetwynde School

Requires Improvement500 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

Good685 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Academy

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Newbarns Primary & Nursery School

Outstanding424 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • St Pauls Church0.3 km
  • WRVS Tea Bar0.7 km
  • University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Morcambe Bay NHS Foundation0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Grange Bakery0.8 km
  • Shell Lakeland0.4 km
  • Lakes Parade Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Barrow Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Barrow Wanderers FC0.8 km
  • Co-Op Sports and Social Club0.2 km
  • Furness Cricket Club0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • East Mount House0.6 km
  • Langdale House0.3 km
  • Michaelson House Hotel0.7 km
  • Abbey House Hotel1.0 km
  • Chetwynde Hotel0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway Lakeland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow-In-Furness1.6 km
  • Roose2.1 km
  • Dalton3.4 km