The Row is in Penny Bridge, Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 7RJ is located in the High 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 The Row, Penny Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 7RL, LA12 7TE, LA12 7RH, LA12 7TD, LA12 7RN, LA12 7RQ, LA12 7QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA12 7RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 23.6% | 37% | 13.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 45.7% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 46.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 39.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 97.5% | 99.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 99.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Row was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Coniston and Hawkshead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Row has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Coniston and Hawkshead and the 225th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Row, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2020-11-05 | £256,211 |
| 1 The Row, Ulverston, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-07-03 | £243,881 |
| 1 The Row, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-02-02 | £149,031 |
| 1 The Row, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-07-23 | £272,870 |
| 4 The Row, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,500 | 1998-06-19 | £210,443 |
LA12 7RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LA12 7RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Bridge CofE School Greenodd , LA12 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leven Valley CofE Primary School Backbarrow , LA12 8QF | 3out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food At The Brit | The Britannia Inn, Main Street | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crakeside Fish & Chips | Greenodd | 673 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.