Princes Street is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 7NB is located in the Ulverston 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 Princes Street, Ulverston, LA12 7NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 7AN, LA12 0BT, LA12 7NH, LA12 0BX, LA12 7AD, LA12 0BU, LA12 7NQ, LA12 7ND, LA12 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA12 7NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.9% | 32.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 48% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.4% | -4.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 52.9% | 49% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 4.7% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 50.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 96% | 90.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Ulverston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ulverston and the 164th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Trinity House Princes Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-09-24 | £200,000 |
| Belle Vue Princes Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-10-06 | £401,344 |
| 20 Princes Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-07-21 | £497,263 |
| Trinity Mews Princes Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-21 | £226,105 |
| 5 Princes Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-26 | £301,950 |
LA12 7NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 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 | 677 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 | 2,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos the Mexican | 30 Cavendish Street | 123 yd | |
| Wasabi | 5 Cavendish Street | 123 yd | |
| Betulla's | 13 Queen Street | 188 yd | |
| Naaz | Retail Unit, 15-17 Queen Street | 219 yd | |
| Home & Finance Cafe | 14 New Market Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Hotel | 14 Queen Street | 188 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 2 Market Place | 274 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 8-12 Brogden Street | 279 yd | |
| Hope and Anchor | 4 Daltongate | 300 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Sun Inn, Market Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk | The Kiosk, Victoria Road | 169 yd | |
| Rainbow | 19 Queen Street | 188 yd | |
| Flames | 7 New Market Street | 250 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 5 Market Street | 312 yd | |
| Moma’s Kitchen | 1A Market Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 41 Market Street | 334 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 4 Beehive Business Park | 612 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Food | Unit 1 The Light Beehive Business Park | 780 yd | |
| Co-op Ulverston | Priory Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Ulverston Victoria High School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Priory Road Sports Ground Priory Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.