Hampsfell Road is in Ulverston and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA12 9PX 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 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, LA12 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA12 9PG, LA12 9PQ, LA12 9PT, LA12 9PY, LA12 9PU, LA12 9PD, LA12 9JR, LA12 9PE, LA12 9PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA12 9PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA12 9PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.7% | 25.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 53% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 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 | 26.6% | 16.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 27.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.8% | 95.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampsfell Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Low Furness average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hampsfell Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Low Furness and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-02 | £284,639 |
| 23 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,200 | 2022-09-30 | £181,933 |
| 24 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-29 | £163,710 |
| 26 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2020-10-05 | £268,346 |
| 23 Hampsfell Road, Ulverston, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-02-28 | £201,198 |
LA12 9PX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA12 9PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church Walk , LA12 7EN | 3out of 4 | 2,097 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 | 935 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 | 2,072 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 | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Sports & Recreation Assoc | Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Road | 778 yd | |
| The Old Farmhouse | The Old Farmhouse, Priory Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Place Fish & Chips | Priory Place Fish & Chips, Priory Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Ulverston | Priory Road | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Junior School OAKWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Croftlands Recreation Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Ulverston Leisure Centre PRIORY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Priory Road Sports Ground Priory Road | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Ulverston Victoria High School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 955 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.