Kent Street is in Barrow-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA13 9QS is located in the Risedale and Roosecote 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 Kent Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA13 9QT, LA13 9PX, LA13 9QX, LA13 9TQ, LA13 9RE, LA13 9QU, LA13 9RD, LA13 9RG, LA13 9TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA13 9QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 LA13 9QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 49.5% | 47.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 31% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 39% | 45.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 18.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 22.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 99.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 96.7% | 98.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Street was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Hawcoat and Newbarns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Street has the 48th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Hawcoat and Newbarns and the 360th lowest crime rate of 772 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 Kent Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2026-03-06 | £105,000 |
| 13 Kent Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-11-27 | £77,361 |
| 57 Kent Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-09-30 | £79,151 |
| 9 Kent Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-09-13 | £64,063 |
| 59 Kent Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2024-01-23 | £65,598 |
LA13 9QS 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Farm Street , LA14 2RX | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Primary School Cambridge Street , LA13 9RP | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Primary School Cambridge Street , LA13 9RP | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsmead Junior School Cambridge Street , LA13 9RP | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School , Lumley Street LA14 2BA | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School , Lumley Street LA14 2BA | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alfred Barrow School Duke Street , LA14 2LB | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness College Channelside , Bessemer Way LA14 2PJ | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Brunskill School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mount Christian Fellowship | Salthouse Pavilion Bingo, Roose Road | 159 yd | |
| Brew at Industry | Industry 13, Roose Road | 160 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | 46-52 Suffolk Street | 369 yd | |
| Life Leisure | Park Leisure Centre, Greengate Street | 642 yd | |
| Barrow Community Kitchen | Roosegate Community Centre, Longway | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo | 140 Rawlinson Street | 823 yd | |
| Costellos | 21-23 Ramsden Street | 955 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | White Lion Hotel, Mount Pleasant | 997 yd | |
| The Harbour | Harbour Hotel, The Strand | 1,043 yd | |
| The Blue Lamp | 57 Crellin Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 9 Risedale Road | 58 yd | |
| Industry Kitchen | 71 Risedale Road | 115 yd | |
| Kent Street Chippie | 75 Kent Street | 161 yd | |
| Thai Orchid | 2 Worcester Street | 181 yd | |
| New Century | 116 Marsh Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 81-83 Roose Road | 241 yd | |
| Aldi | 148 Risedale Road | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Flass Lane | 602 yd | |
| One Stop | 98-100 Friars Lane | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Soccer GREENGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Life Leisure (Barrow) GREENGATE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| St Georges C Of E School SCHOOL STREET | 777 yd | |
| Furness Academy PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Furness Health Studio (Barrow) (Closed) Greengate Street | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Furness Academy (South Site) (Closed) West Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 83.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.8% |
| 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.