Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

CHAPEL STREET, LA15 8BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, LA15 8BY.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA15 8BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £142k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

LA15 8BY is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Street, 0.6km from Mill Brow in Dalton-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA15 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00096775 (shared with 14 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 8BY. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 115,000

15 sales · Mean £ 120,333

Semi-Detached

£ 264,975

2 sales · Mean £ 264,975

Detached

£ 319,250

2 sales · Mean £ 319,250

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

LA15 8BY has low crime rates — 41 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 offences52
Criminal damage and arson34
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order12
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Dowdales School

Good819 pupils0.2 km
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.4 km
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George Romney Junior School

Good103 pupils0.4 km
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Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Beddalls0.1 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Express Markets0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Dalton Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Hall Street Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Anthony's @ the chocolate room0.2 km
  • Brizzolaris Bar0.1 km
  • High Tide Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • Hartleys0.1 km
  • Nicha's Thai Kitchen0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • McColls0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bodrum Continental0.2 km
  • Dragon Chinese0.4 km
  • Jade Palace0.5 km
  • Kitchen Wizard0.4 km
  • La Luna0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Clarence0.5 km
  • Number 19 Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalton0.4 km
  • Askam3.8 km
  • Roose4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dalton Rail Station0.4 km