LA13 9RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.5km from Abbotsmead in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Risedale and Roosecote ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9RW are sourced from Output Area E00096907 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE STREET, LA13 9RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, LA13 9RW.
225
40
£ 29,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA13 9RW 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 9RW's 66% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA13 9RW. The average age is 40.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA13 9RW has low crime rates — 43 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
Parkside Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Greengate Junior School
St George's CofE School
Newbridge House PRU
Furness Academy
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Arnolds0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Lesh Lane Stores0.7 km
- St Lukes St Newsagents0.1 km
- The Bake Shed0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Barrow Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Brew at Industry0.2 km
- Life Leisure0.7 km
- Spring Mount Christian Fellowship0.2 km
- Cafe Connect0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Great Wall0.3 km
- Industry Kitchen0.2 km
- New Century0.6 km
- Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Waterloo1.0 km
- Red River Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roose0.9 km
- Barrow-In-Furness1.5 km
- Dalton5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA139RW · Data under Open Government Licence