Steel Street is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 9DU 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 Steel Street, Ulverston, LA12 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 9DT, LA12 9FB, LA12 9DX, LA12 9DY, LA12 0DW, LA12 9DS, LA12 9SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA12 9DU 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 | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 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 | 35% | 38.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around LA12 9DU this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 5.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 28.9% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steel Street was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Ulverston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steel Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ulverston and the 346th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Steel Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2024-05-10 | £121,521 |
| 15 Steel Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-02-09 | £126,151 |
| 26 Steel Street, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-08 | £147,919 |
| 9 Steel Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-07 | £103,360 |
| 6 Steel Street, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-07 | £190,913 |
LA12 9DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 209 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 1,443 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 | 651 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 | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan | Swan Inn, Swan Street | 1,044 yd | |
| The Stan Laurel Inn | 31 The Ellers | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brew Stop | 8a North Lonsdale Road | 60 yd | |
| Bellaree Bespoke Catering | Unit 24, Auction Mart, North Lonsdale Terrace | 707 yd | |
| The Gold Swan | 19 Swan Street | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Oubas Hill | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Health Club NORTH LONSDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Gsk Sports Complex NORTH LONSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 949 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 | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.