LA16 7DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ireleth Road, 0.1km from Ireleth in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7DL are sourced from Output Area E00096770 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DL.
319
54
£ 40,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA16 7DL spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA16 7DL. The average age is 53.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
4 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA16 7DL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Askam Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Mabels Bakery0.7 km
- Ireleth Village Store0.0 km
- Estuary Fine Foods0.6 km
- Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- The Lile Superstore0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- London House0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- Duddon Sports and Social Club0.8 km
- Askam Rugby League Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Southwards Barn - Platform One0.6 km
- Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Polly's Plaice0.7 km
- Southwards Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Askam0.6 km
- Dalton4.0 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LA167DL · Data under Open Government Licence