Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

ALEXANDER PLACE, LA16 7BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER PLACE, LA16 7BT.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA16 7BT 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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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA16 7BT 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.

home £215,600 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA16 7BT is a safe, established residential area on Alexander Place, 0.3km 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 7BT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00096766 (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 7BT. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 145,000

4 sales · Mean £ 141,250

Detached

£ 261,500

4 sales · Mean £ 263,250

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

2 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

LA16 7BT has low crime rates — 19 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other crime2
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils0.2 km
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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mabels Bakery0.3 km
  • Ireleth Village Store0.9 km
  • Estuary Fine Foods0.6 km
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • The Lile Superstore0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • London House0.7 km
  • Railway Inn0.6 km
  • Duddon Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • Askam Rugby League Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One0.6 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Polly's Plaice0.3 km
  • Southwards Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Askam0.6 km
  • Dalton3.8 km
  • Millom5.1 km