Emlyn Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 1QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA14 1QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	42.9%	49.1%	6.2%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	57.1%	50.9%	-6.2%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 LA14 1QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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	54%	51.1%	-2.9%	37.9%	13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	23%	29.1%	6.1%	44.2%	-15.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	14.5%	11%	-3.5%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5%	6%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.4%	34.1%	-8.3%	48.4%	-14.3%
Good health	32.7%	40%	7.3%	33.6%	6.4%
Fair health	14.3%	15%	0.7%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	9.8%	9.1%	-0.7%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	1.2%	0.6%

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 LA14 1QS this area, 28.4% 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 12%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28%	28.4%	0.4%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	10.9%	-7.6%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24%	18%	-6.0%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	5%	8.7%	3.7%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	17.5%	6.0%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	7%	12%	5.0%	33.8%	-21.8%
Other	6%	4.4%	-1.6%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	1.6%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	91.2%	-7.2%	81.4%	9.8%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	84.1%	-12.2%	83.2%	0.9%
European Union	2%	9.1%	7.1%	6.1%	3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	6.8%	6.0%	5.6%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	84.5%	-11.0%	83.2%	1.3%
10+ Years	0.8%	8.2%	7.4%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	3.7%	2.5%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.1%	76.7%	-19.6%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	30.6%	13.5%	17.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.7%	37.2%	10.5%
Christian	36.4%	46.2%	-9.8%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Emlyn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emlyn Street was 486.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.4% higher than the Old Barrow and Hindpool average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Emlyn Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Barrow and Hindpool and the 12th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£26,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LA14 1QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Emlyn Street are based on 11 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 Emlyn Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 1QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA14 1QS

Average Price
£68,216

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£68,216

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Emlyn Street

Average Price
£58,352

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£58,352

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Emlyn Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Emlyn Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£58,500	2021-08-13	£65,305
9 Emlyn Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£46,500	2017-10-12	£60,799
5 Emlyn Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£50,000	2016-05-06	£68,906
13 Emlyn Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£50,000	2014-07-08	£72,238
9 Emlyn Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£49,950	2014-07-04	£72,165

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA14 1QS

Employment

LA14 1QS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	45
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Retired	26
Looking after home or family	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Self-Employed	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	15
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Education	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	794 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ramsden Infant School Thwaite Street , LA14 1AN	2out of 4	311 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greengate Junior School Greengate Street , LA14 1BG	3out of 4	632 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' CofE Junior School Blake Street , LA14 1NY	3out of 4	641 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brisbane Park Infant School Blake Street , LA14 1NY	3out of 4	654 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE School School Street , LA14 2JN	3out of 4	975 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	1,163 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	- not rated	2,557 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT	2out of 4	2,601 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,053 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	2,573 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	1,460 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS	- not rated	1,466 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW	2out of 4	2,429 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
Dhaba	252-254 Dalton Road	82 yd
Diamond Restaurant	250 Dalton Road	82 yd
Ma's Kitchen	224 Dalton Road	82 yd
St Marks Church	St Marks Church, Buccleuch Street	85 yd
Mario House	219 Dalton Road	121 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tailors	203-205 Dalton Road	117 yd
Barrow Underground Music Society	2 Carlisle Street	123 yd
MKS	86-88 Abbey Road	158 yd
Furness Railway	76-80 Abbey Road	158 yd
Theatre Bar	Theatre Hotel, Cavendish Street	205 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olympic	87-89 Buccleuch Street	41 yd
Food	190 Dalton Road	123 yd
China Town	229 Dalton Road	123 yd
Barrow Tandoori	115 Cavendish Street	139 yd
Starbay	283 Rawlinson Street	151 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	331 Rawlinson Street	125 yd
Heron Foods Ltd	54 Portland Walk	308 yd
B & M Bargains Ltd	63-75 Dalton Road	356 yd
Co-op	38-40 Ainslie Street	688 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Corner House Par, Hindpool Road	766 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
D S Fitness Centre CHRISTCHURCH HALL CHRISTCHURCH HALL ABBEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	206 yd
Furness Health Studio (Barrow) (Closed) Greengate Street	health and fitness suite	501 yd
The Next Step Fitness Clinic (Closed) Abbey Road	health and fitness suite	513 yd
Flexappeal (Barrow In Furness) Hartington Street	health and fitness suite	566 yd
The Alfred Barrow School (Closed) Duke Street		626 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Barrow) CORNMILL PARK CORNMILL PARK CORNMILL CROSSING	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	662 yd
Barrow Raiders (Craven Park Stadium) CRAVEN PARK	grass pitches	665 yd
Brisbane Park BRISBANE PARK BRISBANE PARK BLAKE STREET	grass pitches	788 yd
St Georges C Of E School SCHOOL STREET		867 yd
Pulse Soccer GREENGATE STREET	artificial grass pitch	870 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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%

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