Ulverston Road is in Swarthmoor, Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 0JB is located in the Low Furness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ulverston Road, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, LA12 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 0JD, LA12 0JA, LA12 0JH, LA12 0HH, LA12 0JE, LA12 0HY, LA12 0HQ, LA12 0HT, LA12 0HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA12 0JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 49.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46% | 50.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 27.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 48.5% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 45.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 41.1% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 26.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 98.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ulverston Road was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Low Furness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ulverston Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Low Furness and the 320th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 185.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-07-31 | £342,157 |
| 35 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2025-07-30 | £135,086 |
| 21 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-04-11 | £261,494 |
| 19 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-09-06 | £258,696 |
| 3 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-06-07 | £185,262 |
LA12 0JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA12 0JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington CofE School Pennington , LA12 0RR | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Victoria High School Springfield Road , LA12 0EB | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandside Lodge School Springfield Road , LA12 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miners' Arms | 1 Fox Street | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Food | Unit 1 The Light Beehive Business Park | 879 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 4 Beehive Business Park | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swarthmoor Football Club SWARTHMOOR FOOTBALL CLUB SWARTHMOOR FOOTBALL CLUB PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Pennington C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 800 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.