Brow Side is in Backbarrow, Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 8QR is located in the Grange and Cartmel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brow Side, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 8QS, LA12 8QP, LA12 8QT, LA12 8QX, LA12 8QW, LA12 8QL, LA12 8QN, LA12 8QJ, LA12 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA12 8QR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 24.3% | 29.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 49.8% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 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 | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 35% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 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 Brow Side was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Brow Side has the 50th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 357th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 117.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brow Side, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-20 | £197,358 |
| 3 Brow Side, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2017-03-24 | £271,742 |
| 6 Brow Side, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-03-04 | £216,135 |
| 1 Brow Side, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-02-12 | £230,120 |
| 5 Brow Side, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2003-02-17 | £224,679 |
LA12 8QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8QR 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leven Valley CofE Primary School Backbarrow , LA12 8QF | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Bridge CofE School Greenodd , LA12 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverthwaite Station Restaurant | Station House, Haverthwaite | 920 yd | |
| Cafe Ambio | Lakeland Motor Museum, Old Blue Works | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leven Valley C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Cascades Health & Fitness Club LAKELAND VILLAGE LAKELAND VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 623 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.