Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 0BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA13 0BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	23.9%	32.3%	8.4%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	41.2%	-19.5%	44.2%	-3.0%
Separated	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8.4%	10.2%	1.8%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.1%	14.6%	9.5%	6.1%	8.5%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.7%	29.9%	-20.8%	48.4%	-18.5%
Good health	33.3%	27.2%	-6.1%	33.6%	-6.4%
Fair health	11.2%	17.8%	6.6%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	3.8%	22.7%	18.9%	4.0%	18.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 LA13 0BS this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20%	29.6%	9.6%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	10.2%	0.3%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	12.2%	-2.7%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	8.7%	12.9%	4.2%	5.3%	7.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	15%	-2.1%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	26%	18%	-8.0%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.1%	99.7%	1.6%	81.4%	18.3%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.4% 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	97%	99.4%	2.4%	83.2%	16.2%
European Union	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	99.4%	2.6%	83.2%	16.2%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	24.7%	13.5%	11.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Abbotsmead Approach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsmead Approach was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Hawcoat and Newbarns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbotsmead Approach has the 38th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Hawcoat and Newbarns and the 288th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LA13 0BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbotsmead Approach are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 0BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA13 0BS

Average Price
£146,591

Semi-Detached
£160,178

Terraced
£157,588

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£64,435

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbotsmead Approach

Average Price
£138,190

Semi-Detached
£169,048

Terraced
£141,104

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£45,018

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbotsmead ApproachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-05-28	£159,420
19 Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2023-04-28	£149,878
31 Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2021-04-26	£154,881
15 Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£119,950	2019-12-13	£150,984
29 Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,500	2018-06-18	£156,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA13 0BS

Employment

LA13 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LA13 0BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	135
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	30
Other	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	71
Human health and social work activities	47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Education	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Construction	13
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS	4out of 4	2,606 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambridge Primary School Cambridge Street , LA13 9RP	3out of 4	709 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School Rising Side , LA13 9ET	4out of 4	786 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy Greengate Street , LA13 9BY	3out of 4	892 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roose School North Row , LA13 0HF	3out of 4	941 yd	Community school	-	Mixed	More About School
Yarlside Academy Red Oak Avenue , LA13 0LH	4out of 4	1,006 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB	3out of 4	760 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	- not rated	1,506 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT	2out of 4	4,423 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dowdales School , LA15 8AH	3out of 4	5,220 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Furness College Channelside , LA14 2PJ	- not rated	2,962 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY	2out of 4	1,819 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbridge House PRU Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU	3out of 4	678 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS	- not rated	704 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW	2out of 4	4,284 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barrow Community Kitchen	Roosegate Community Centre, Longway	634 yd
Life Leisure	Park Leisure Centre, Greengate Street	957 yd
Cafe Connect	46-52 Suffolk Street	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red River Club	Red River Club, Flass Lane	140 yd
The Ship Inn	Ship Inn, Yarlside Road	501 yd
Roose Conservative Club	Roose Conservative Club, Leece Lane	733 yd
Barrow Wanderers FC	Barrow Wanderers Football Club, Lesh Lane	1,055 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Smithy	Smithy House, Leece Lane	610 yd
AJ's Bistro	Smithy House, Leece Lane	610 yd
La Pizzeria	116 Lesh Lane	643 yd
Ocean Fish and Chips and The Pizza Corner	118 Lesh Lane	643 yd
Yungs	102 Lesh Lane	643 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Stop	98-100 Friars Lane	169 yd
Tesco	Tesco, Flass Lane	737 yd
Aldi	148 Risedale Road	856 yd
Co-op	81-83 Roose Road	871 yd
The Co-operative Food	Cumbrian Cooperative Society, Harrel Lane	1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roose Pioneers Arlfc YARLSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	679 yd
Furness Academy (South Site) (Closed) West Avenue	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	934 yd
Life Leisure (Barrow) GREENGATE STREET	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	956 yd
Furness Academy PARK DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	956 yd
Pulse Soccer GREENGATE STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,054 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	45.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	45.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	45.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	66.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.