LA16 7BZ is a safe, established residential area on Stafford 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. 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. 89% 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: Average house prices are around £191k, down 51.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00096767 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAFFORD STREET, LA16 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAFFORD STREET, LA16 7BZ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA16 7BZ — age 42, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 51.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7BZ. 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
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
£ 130,975
6 sales · Mean £ 163,491
Semi-Detached
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7BZ 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
5 nearby- Mabels Bakery0.6 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.8 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.8 km
- The Lile Superstore0.5 km
- Angels' Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- London House1.0 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.8 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Polly's Plaice0.6 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.8 km
- Dalton3.6 km
- Millom5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167BZ · Data under Open Government Licence