Almond Road is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 9JQ 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 Almond Road, Ulverston, LA12 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 9JL, LA12 9JJ, LA12 9JP, LA12 9JG, LA12 9PS, LA12 9PR, LA12 9PW, LA12 9JW, LA12 9PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA12 9JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.3% | 32.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 41.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 40.8% | 43.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 29.7% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 23.4% | 19.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 31.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almond Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% higher than the Low Furness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Almond Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Low Furness and the 280th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Almond Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2025-06-23 | £228,819 |
| 9 Almond Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-06-12 | £285,489 |
| 10 Almond Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-10-07 | £234,733 |
| 1 Almond Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-07 | £155,257 |
| 5 Almond Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £172,550 | 2021-03-22 | £196,609 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LA12 9JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 744 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 | 1,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe at Bardsea | Bardsea Leisure Park, Priory Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Sports & Recreation Assoc | Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Road | 511 yd | |
| The Old Farmhouse | The Old Farmhouse, Priory Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Place Fish & Chips | Priory Place Fish & Chips, Priory Road | 760 yd | |
| Beijing Gardens | Victoria Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Ulverston | Priory Road | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Recreation Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Croftlands Junior School OAKWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Ulverston Leisure Centre PRIORY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Priory Road Sports Ground Priory Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Ulverston Victoria High School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.