Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

BEACH STREET, LA16 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH STREET, LA16 7BQ.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA16 7BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 47.8% year-on-year.

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

LA16 7BQ 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% 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 £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 47.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096765 (shared with 6 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 LA16 7BQ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 101,500

7 sales · Mean £ 105,928

Semi-Detached

£ 127,500

1 sales · Mean £ 127,500

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

LA16 7BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils0.3 km
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mabels Bakery0.2 km
  • Ireleth Village Store0.8 km
  • Estuary Fine Foods0.3 km
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.3 km
  • The Lile Superstore0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • London House0.4 km
  • Railway Inn0.5 km
  • Duddon Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • Dunnerholm Golf Club0.9 km
  • Askam Rugby League Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One0.3 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Polly's Plaice0.2 km
  • Southwards Takeaway0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Askam0.4 km
  • Dalton4.1 km
  • Millom4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Askam Rail Station0.3 km