LA15 8BP is a safe, established residential area on Myrtle Terrace, 0.5km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA15 8BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00096777 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MYRTLE TERRACE, LA15 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE TERRACE, LA15 8BP.
292
46
£ 40,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA15 8BP 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 8BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% 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 down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA15 8BP. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 198,000
6 sales · Mean £ 215,333
Terraced
£ 137,000
5 sales · Mean £ 139,500
Detached
£ 320,000
2 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8BP has low crime rates — 34 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
George Romney Junior School
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery 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- Beddalls0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Express Markets0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
- Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.5 km
- Horse and Jockey0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.4 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.3 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Hartleys0.3 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- McColls0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.4 km
- Dragon Chinese0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.7 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.6 km
- La Luna0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Clarence0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.6 km
- Askam3.7 km
- Roose4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158BP · Data under Open Government Licence