Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ARNSIDE STREET, LA14 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNSIDE STREET, LA14 1AX.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 26,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA14 1AX 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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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in LA14 1AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LA14 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Arnside Street, 0.5km from Barrow-in-Furness in Barrow-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Old Barrow and Hindpool ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA14 1AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £51k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00096755 (shared with 13 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 1AX. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 49,750

8 sales · Mean £ 50,931

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

Crime rates near LA14 1AX are high at 167 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 offences559
Criminal damage and arson124
Public order102
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting74

school Local Schools

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Ramsden Infant School

Good128 pupils0.2 km
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Greengate Junior School

Good166 pupils0.2 km
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St George's CofE School

Good261 pupils0.5 km
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Furness Academy

Good1117 pupils0.6 km
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Parkside Academy

Good292 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Brisbane Park Infant School

Good119 pupils1.0 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good111 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Battys Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Martin & Smith1.0 km
  • Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD0.1 km
  • Lesh Lane Post Office & Newsagent1.0 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Maindee Guest House0.6 km
  • The Gables0.9 km
  • Duke of Edinburgh Hotel0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn0.5 km
  • Hotel Imperial0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Furness Academy Ltd (Kitchen)0.6 km
  • Dhaba0.4 km
  • Diamond Restaurant0.4 km
  • Kapadokya0.4 km
  • Mario House0.4 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Fax A Snack0.8 km
  • Lees Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Shengs Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • China Town0.4 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Barrow Rugby League Football Club0.9 km
  • Cunningham's0.7 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • Tailors0.3 km
  • The Knights Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barrow-In-Furness0.6 km
  • Roose1.8 km
  • Dalton5.3 km