Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ELLISCALES AVENUE, LA15 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLISCALES AVENUE, LA15 8BW.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA15 8BW 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA15 8BW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA15 8BW is a safe, established residential area on Elliscales Avenue, 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 8BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00096777 (shared with 8 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 8BW. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 248,750

4 sales · Mean £ 231,375

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

LA15 8BW has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.3 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.5 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
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Express Markets0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dunes Hotel & Coast Bar1.0 km
  • The Clarence0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Bridge Inn0.9 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • McColls0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.7 km
  • Askam3.6 km
  • Roose4.8 km