LA16 7BX is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Street, 0.1km from Lots, The 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. 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. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00096767 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, LA16 7BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, LA16 7BX.
276
42
£ 40,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA16 7BX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £119k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7BX. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 97,500
16 sales · Mean £ 98,490
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7BX has low crime rates — 14 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
5 nearby- Mabels Bakery0.6 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.9 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.9 km
- The Lile Superstore0.5 km
- Angels' Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- London House1.0 km
- Railway Inn1.0 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.9 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Polly's Plaice0.6 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.9 km
- Dalton3.7 km
- Millom5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167BX · Data under Open Government Licence