Oubas Hill is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 7LY is located in the Ulverston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 7LA, LA12 7JZ, LA12 7LD, LA12 7LB, LA12 9AU, LA12 9AZ, LA12 7JU, LA12 9AR, LA12 7GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA12 7LY 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 | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 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 | 35.2% | 40.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 41% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.5% | 17.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.3% | 92.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oubas Hill was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% higher than the Ulverston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oubas Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ulverston and the 166th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 328.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald'S Restaurants Limited Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-05-24 | £601,933 |
| Booths Supermarkets Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £4,470,000 | 2019-04-04 | £4,978,985 |
| Booths Supermarkets Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £4,145,730 | 2017-03-23 | £4,796,231 |
LA12 7LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,438 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 | 1,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Restaurant by Elite Dining | The Coach House, Ford Park | 537 yd | |
| Marl International Ltd | Morecambe Road | 770 yd | |
| Poppies (Ulverston) Ltd | 4 Union Street | 815 yd | |
| Bengal Rose | 5 Fountain Street | 818 yd | |
| Gillams Tea Room Shop | 62 Market Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Street | 418 yd | |
| The Stan Laurel Inn | 31 The Ellers | 669 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 8-12 Brogden Street | 904 yd | |
| The Piel Castle | 37 Market Street | 918 yd | |
| Old Friends | 49 Soutergate | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaree Bespoke Catering | Unit 24, Auction Mart, North Lonsdale Terrace | 265 yd | |
| The Gold Swan | 19 Swan Street | 418 yd | |
| The Brew Stop | 8a North Lonsdale Road | 802 yd | |
| Sizzle In | 1-3 Union Street | 815 yd | |
| Flames | 7 New Market Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Oubas Hill | 2 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 41 Market Street | 866 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.