Hill Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 4EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA14 4EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51.2%	0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.3%	48.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 vicinity of LA14 4EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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	16.2%	19.7%	3.5%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.6%	63.4%	-4.2%	44.2%	19.2%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.9%	6.7%	1.8%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	11.3%	9.7%	-1.6%	6.1%	3.6%

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	43.6%	46.5%	2.9%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	35.8%	36.6%	0.8%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	14.5%	11.3%	-3.2%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.3%	4.6%	-0.7%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 4EY this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	9.7%	-5.7%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	7.6%	-2.1%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	10.9%	-6.5%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	10.9%	10.9%	0.0%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	25.6%	10.6%	16.9%	8.7%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	31.1%	3.2%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	96.8%	-3.2%	81.4%	15.4%
Arab	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.9%	95.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	95.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Middle East	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.7%	37.2%	-12.5%
Christian	68.9%	46.2%	22.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Road was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Hawcoat and Newbarns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hill Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Hawcoat and Newbarns and the 289th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 241.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LA14 4EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hill Road are based on 90 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 Hill Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 4EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA14 4EY

Average Price
£300,782

Semi-Detached
£299,095

Terraced
£295,668

Detached
£331,207

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hill Road

Average Price
£326,148

Semi-Detached
£321,432

Terraced
£312,783

Detached
£378,705

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£356,840

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Hill Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£443,850	2025-08-26	£451,154
64 Hill Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-03-25	£273,743
38 Hill Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-10-20	£283,237
82 Hill Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-08-05	£372,087
74 Hill Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,500	2021-05-18	£222,003

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA14 4EY

Employment

LA14 4EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 LA14 4EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	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	2,356 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's CofE Junior School Hawcoat Lane , LA14 4HF	3out of 4	513 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursey Skelwith Drive , LA14 4PG	2out of 4	702 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Academy Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE	3out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School Mill Bank , LA14 4AR	3out of 4	960 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Oxford Street , LA14 5QN	3out of 4	962 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	- not rated	1,272 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB	3out of 4	2,169 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dowdales School , LA15 8AH	3out of 4	3,791 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT	2out of 4	4,672 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	2,813 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	903 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	1,788 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS	- not rated	2,660 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW	2out of 4	4,448 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
St Pauls Church	St Pauls Church, Hawcoat Lane	398 yd
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Morcambe Bay NHS Foundation	Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane	577 yd
WRVS Tea Bar	Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane	577 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op Sports and Social Club	Bcs Social Club, Dane Avenue	281 yd
Hawcoat Park Sports & Social Club	Hawcoat Park Sports And Social Club, Hawcoat Lane	285 yd
Bay Horse	136 Hawcoat Lane	388 yd
Barrow Cricket Club	Barrow Cricket Club, Abbey Road	395 yd
Kings Arms	Kings Arms, Quarry Brow	610 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway Lakeland	Shell Lakeland Garage, Abbey Road		820 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	307-309 Abbey Road		820 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hawcoat Park Sports And Social Club HAWCOAT LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	452 yd
Barrow Cricket Club ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches	504 yd
Hoops Basketball Centre HOOPS BASKETBALL CENTRE HOOPS BASKETBALL CENTRE THORNCLIFFE ROAD	health and fitness suite	632 yd
Thornecliffe Youth Fields (Closed) Thorncliffe Road	grass pitches	722 yd
Furness Cricket Club OXFORD STREET	grass pitches	744 yd
The Strawberry Grounds (Furness Rugby Union Football Club) Croslands Park Road	grass pitches	759 yd
Furness Academy (North Site) (Closed) Thorncliffe Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	763 yd
Chetwynde School RATING LANE	grass pitches	805 yd
Barrow Golf Club Rakesmoor Lane	golf	937 yd
Barrow In Furness Sixth Form College RATING LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	997 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	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%

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	51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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