LA15 8BB is a safe, established residential area on Castle Street, 0.3km 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00096794 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, LA15 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, LA15 8BB.
257
47
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA15 8BB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA15 8BB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA15 8BB. 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
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 172,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8BB has low crime rates — 38 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- Beddalls0.2 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Express Markets0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
- Bridge Inn1.0 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.9 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.5 km
- Horse and Jockey0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.4 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.2 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Hartleys0.2 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- McColls0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.4 km
- Dragon Chinese0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.7 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.6 km
- La Luna0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Clarence0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.5 km
- Askam3.9 km
- Roose4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158BB · Data under Open Government Licence