Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

MARKET STREET, LA15 8AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, LA15 8AS.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA15 8AS spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA15 8AS is a safe, established residential area on Market Street, 0.5km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton South ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00096792 (shared with 17 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 LA15 8AS. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,750

8 sales · Mean £ 121,125

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

LA15 8AS has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.3 km
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.5 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.5 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.1 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Express Markets0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Bridge Inn0.8 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.3 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.1 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • Hartleys0.1 km
  • Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • McColls0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.3 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.5 km
  • Jade Palace0.6 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.5 km
  • La Luna0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Clarence0.6 km
  • Number 19 Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.4 km
  • Askam3.9 km
  • Roose4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dalton Rail Station0.4 km