Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ROMNEY PARK, LA15 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY PARK, LA15 8BL.

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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

LA15 8BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 47.4% year-on-year.

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

LA15 8BL is a safe, established residential area on Romney Park, 0.6km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton South ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA15 8BL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 47.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BL 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 8BL. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 216,833

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

LA15 8BL has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Public order5

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
  • Beddalls0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Express Markets0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Post Office0.5 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

11 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Bridge Inn0.9 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.6 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.7 km
  • Jade Palace0.9 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.8 km
  • La Luna0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.8 km
  • Askam3.5 km
  • Roose4.9 km