LA13 9QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kent Street, 0.4km from Salthouse in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Risedale and Roosecote ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA13 9QS represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.7% year-on-year. 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 9QS are sourced from Output Area E00096910 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENT STREET, LA13 9QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT STREET, LA13 9QS.
211
40
£ 29,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 9QS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LA13 9QS's 63% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 9QS. The average age is 39.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 68,250
24 sales · Mean £ 70,854
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 9QS has low crime rates — 46 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
Cambridge Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Parkside Academy
Greengate Junior School
St George's CofE School
Furness Academy
Newbridge House PRU
Ramsden Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)1.0 km
- Cafe Connect0.3 km
- Barrow & District Disability Association1.0 km
- Barrow Community Kitchen0.8 km
- Brew at Industry0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.9 km
- Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent0.7 km
- Lunchbox Express0.1 km
- Marsh Street Stores0.5 km
- Night & Day Stores0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bella Pizza0.1 km
- #197 Food0.9 km
- 3A Fish Bar & Crispy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Kent Street Chippie0.1 km
- Royal Istanbul1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Blue Lamp1.0 km
- The Waterloo0.8 km
- Greengate Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Costellos0.9 km
- The Harbour1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sanctuary Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose1.1 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.4 km
- Dalton5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA139QS · Data under Open Government Licence