Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ROMNEY AVENUE, LA15 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY AVENUE, LA15 8BJ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA15 8BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 54.5% year-on-year.

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

LA15 8BJ is a safe, established residential area on Romney Avenue, 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 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. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 54.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00096789 (shared with 10 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 8BJ. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

LA15 8BJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.3 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.6 km
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.6 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.4 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Express Markets0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dunes Hotel & Coast Bar0.9 km
  • The Clarence0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Bridge Inn1.0 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.6 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.4 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Hartleys0.4 km
  • Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • McColls0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.6 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.7 km
  • Jade Palace0.8 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.8 km
  • La Luna0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.8 km
  • Askam3.6 km
  • Roose4.8 km