LA16 7BP is a safe, established residential area on Steel Street, 0.4km from Lots, The in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA16 7BP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00096766 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEL STREET, LA16 7BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEL STREET, LA16 7BP.
311
42
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA16 7BP 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 7BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% 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 up 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7BP. 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
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
£ 81,000
27 sales · Mean £ 85,257
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
4 sales · Mean £ 153,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7BP has low crime rates — 18 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 Bakery0.3 km
- Ireleth Village Store1.0 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.5 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.5 km
- The Lile Superstore0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- London House0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.6 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.5 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Polly's Plaice0.3 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.5 km
- Dalton4.0 km
- Millom4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167BP · Data under Open Government Licence