LA15 8BT is a safe, established residential area on Myrtle Grove, 0.6km 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 8BT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00096777 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MYRTLE GROVE, LA15 8BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE GROVE, LA15 8BT.
292
46
£ 40,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA15 8BT 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA15 8BT — age 46, 77% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BT. 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
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA15 8BT has low crime rates — 37 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- Beddalls0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Express Markets0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
- Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Dalton Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hall Street Masonic Club0.4 km
- Horse and Jockey0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.4 km
- Brizzolaris Bar0.2 km
- High Tide Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Hartleys0.2 km
- Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- McColls0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Continental0.4 km
- Dragon Chinese0.5 km
- Jade Palace0.6 km
- Kitchen Wizard0.5 km
- La Luna0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Clarence0.6 km
- Number 19 Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalton0.6 km
- Askam3.7 km
- Roose4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: LA158BT · Data under Open Government Licence