Postcode Analysis Barrow-in-Furness, North West

IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRELETH ROAD, LA16 7DN.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA16 7DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA16 7DN — age 41, 86% ownership, 1% 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 up 391.7% year-on-year.

home £177,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA16 7DN is a safe, established residential area on Ireleth Road, 0.2km from Ireleth in Askam in Furness. Administratively it sits within Dalton North ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA16 7DN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 391.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA16 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00096768 (shared with 7 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 7DN. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 290,000

2 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Flat

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

LA16 7DN has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good73 pupils0.4 km
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Askam Village School

Good160 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Mabels Bakery0.5 km
  • Ireleth Village Store0.2 km
  • Estuary Fine Foods0.4 km
  • Southwards Farm Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • The Lile Superstore0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • London House0.7 km
  • Railway Inn0.3 km
  • Duddon Sports and Social Club0.7 km
  • Askam Rugby League Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Southwards Barn - Platform One0.4 km
  • Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Polly's Plaice0.5 km
  • Southwards Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Askam0.4 km
  • Dalton4.0 km
  • Kirkby-In-Furness5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Askam Rail Station0.4 km