Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

WHITEHEAD CLOSE, LA14 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD CLOSE, LA14 1AP.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 26,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA14 1AP 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, LA14 1AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £114k.

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

LA14 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Whitehead Close, 0.7km from Barrow-in-Furness in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Old Barrow and Hindpool ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

Day-to-day life in LA14 1AP has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% 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 LA14 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00096827 (shared with 5 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 LA14 1AP. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 99,950

11 sales · Mean £ 100,179

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

Crime rates near LA14 1AP are high at 142 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.

Violence and sexual offences466
Criminal damage and arson88
Public order87
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour57

school Local Schools

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Ramsden Infant School

Good128 pupils0.2 km
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Furness Academy

Good1117 pupils0.5 km
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Greengate Junior School

Good166 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Academy

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Brisbane Park Infant School

Good119 pupils0.8 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good111 pupils0.8 km
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St George's CofE School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Hindpool Nursery School

Requires Improvement87 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Battys Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Martin & Smith0.7 km
  • Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.3 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Maindee Guest House0.3 km
  • The Gables0.7 km
  • Duke of Edinburgh Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Hotel Imperial0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.5 km
  • Dhaba0.3 km
  • Diamond Restaurant0.3 km
  • Kapadokya0.7 km
  • Mario House0.3 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Fax A Snack0.5 km
  • Lees Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Matties0.9 km
  • Shengs Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • China Town0.3 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Barrow Rugby League Football Club0.8 km
  • Cunningham's0.5 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Tailors0.3 km
  • The Knights Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow-In-Furness0.3 km
  • Roose1.9 km
  • Dalton5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station0.3 km