LA16 7BG is a safe, established residential area on Beach Street, 0.5km from Askam-in-Furness in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 74.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00096766 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH STREET, LA16 7BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH STREET, LA16 7BG.
311
42
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA16 7BG 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
LA16 7BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £139k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 74.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7BG. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 98,000
4 sales · Mean £ 86,500
Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7BG has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Askam Village School
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Mabels Bakery0.1 km
- Ireleth Village Store0.8 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.3 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.3 km
- The Lile Superstore0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- London House0.5 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Dunnerholm Golf Club1.0 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.3 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Polly's Plaice0.1 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.3 km
- Dalton4.0 km
- Millom5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Askam Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167BG · Data under Open Government Licence