William Street is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 9AP 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 William Street, Ulverston, LA12 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 9AW, LA12 9AJ, LA12 9BA, LA12 9AR, LA12 9AY, LA12 9AL, LA12 9AN, LA12 9AZ, LA12 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA12 9AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA12 9AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 47.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 30.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.1% | 17.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 24.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
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 | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% higher than the Ulverston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ulverston and the 132nd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 William Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-05-21 | £92,362 |
| 2 William Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-01-08 | £151,341 |
| 1 William Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-01-08 | £97,575 |
| 1 William Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-03-30 | £97,757 |
| 4 William Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-02-20 | £128,607 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,784 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 | 1,075 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 | 1,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marl International Ltd | Morecambe Road | 427 yd | |
| Base Restaurant by Elite Dining | The Coach House, Ford Park | 552 yd | |
| Poppies (Ulverston) Ltd | 4 Union Street | 588 yd | |
| Gillams Tea Room Shop | 62 Market Street | 597 yd | |
| Gillam's Tearoom | 64 Market Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Street | 257 yd | |
| The Stan Laurel Inn | 31 The Ellers | 349 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 8-12 Brogden Street | 661 yd | |
| The Piel Castle | 37 Market Street | 698 yd | |
| Gather | 7 Market Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaree Bespoke Catering | Unit 24, Auction Mart, North Lonsdale Terrace | 140 yd | |
| The Gold Swan | 19 Swan Street | 257 yd | |
| Sizzle In | 1-3 Union Street | 588 yd | |
| Flames | 7 New Market Street | 704 yd | |
| The Kiosk | The Kiosk, Victoria Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Oubas Hill | 365 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 41 Market Street | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.