LA15 8AU is a safe, established residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.4km 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 stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00096794 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, LA15 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, LA15 8AU.
257
47
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA15 8AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LA15 8AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £167k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA15 8AU. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8AU has low crime rates — 44 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
Dowdales School
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
George Romney Junior School
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Beddalls0.1 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Express Markets0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
- Bridge Inn0.9 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.4 km
- Horse and Jockey0.6 km
- + 7 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- McColls0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.3 km
- Dragon Chinese0.5 km
- Jade Palace0.6 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.5 km
- La Luna0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Clarence0.6 km
- Number 19 Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.4 km
- Askam3.9 km
- Roose4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dalton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158AU · Data under Open Government Licence