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.
LA13 9JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA13 9JU.
368
48
£ 48,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Chetwynde School
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Victoria Academy
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Grange Bakery0.8 km
- Shell Lakeland0.4 km
- Lakes Parade Stores0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway Lakeland0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barrow-In-Furness1.6 km
- Roose2.1 km
- Dalton3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA139JU · Data under Open Government Licence