Bowness Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 5PW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA14 5PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	50.7%	48.5%	-2.2%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.3%	51.5%	2.2%	49.0%	2.5%

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	26.7%	34.8%	8.1%	37.9%	-3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.2%	46.6%	-7.6%	44.2%	2.4%
Separated	3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.9%	13.3%	3.4%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	6.1%	3.2%	-2.9%	6.1%	-2.9%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56%	51.7%	-4.3%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	29.4%	36.4%	7.0%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	10.5%	9.2%	-1.3%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	3.5%	1.7%	-1.8%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 5PW 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	11.8%	9.7%	-2.1%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	7.5%	-6.2%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	15.4%	-1.8%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	9.9%	10.8%	0.9%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.7%	20.4%	1.7%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	27.1%	35.5%	8.4%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.7%	100%	0.3%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.3%	97.1%	-1.2%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	1.2%	2%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	97.1%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Bowness Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Road was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.1% higher than the Hawcoat and Newbarns average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Bowness Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 98 local areas in Hawcoat and Newbarns and the 68th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LA14 5PW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Bowness Road are based on 43 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 Bowness Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 5PW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA14 5PW

Average Price
£187,148

Semi-Detached
£199,891

Terraced
£187,682

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,841

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowness Road

Average Price
£194,841

Semi-Detached
£197,677

Terraced
£194,289

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowness Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Bowness Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£182,500	2025-01-28	£176,248
24 Bowness Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,500	2024-08-22	£192,486
4A Bowness Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-06-27	£135,672
4A Bowness Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-12-20	£255,692
12 Bowness Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£162,000	2023-09-29	£169,645

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA14 5PW

Employment

LA14 5PW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	136
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Education	18
Other	12
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS	4out of 4	1,838 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	259 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Oxford Street , LA14 5QN	3out of 4	288 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Academy Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE	3out of 4	461 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Ostley Bank , Newbarns LA13 9LR	3out of 4	746 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School Rising Side , LA13 9ET	4out of 4	1,040 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	1,158 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB	3out of 4	1,462 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walney School Sandy Gap Lane , Walney LA14 3JT	2out of 4	4,142 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dowdales School , LA15 8AH	3out of 4	4,394 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	2,305 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	980 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	1,128 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS	- not rated	1,966 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW	2out of 4	3,932 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Pauls Church	St Pauls Church, Hawcoat Lane		344 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Furness Cricket Club	Furness Cricket Club, Oxford Street	129 yd
Strawberry Hotel	228 Abbey Road	157 yd
Hawcoat Park Sports & Social Club	Hawcoat Park Sports And Social Club, Hawcoat Lane	454 yd
Furness Rugby Club	Furness Rugby Union Club, The, Croslands Park	512 yd
Farmers Arms	Farmers Arms, Newbarns Village, Hollow Lane	522 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway Lakeland	Shell Lakeland Garage, Abbey Road	96 yd
York Street Chippy	36 York Street	962 yd
Fax A Snack	36a Ainslie Street	1,052 yd
Matties	186 Ainslie Street	1,076 yd
Shengs Chinese Take Away	39 Ainslie Street	1,090 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	307-309 Abbey Road	96 yd
The Co-operative Food	Cumbrian Cooperative Society, Harrel Lane	714 yd
Co-op	38-40 Ainslie Street	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furness Cricket Club OXFORD STREET	grass pitches	127 yd
The Strawberry Grounds (Furness Rugby Union Football Club) Croslands Park Road	grass pitches	406 yd
Hawcoat Park Sports And Social Club HAWCOAT LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	422 yd
Furness Academy (North Site) (Closed) Thorncliffe Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	469 yd
Hoops Basketball Centre HOOPS BASKETBALL CENTRE HOOPS BASKETBALL CENTRE THORNCLIFFE ROAD	health and fitness suite	611 yd
Barrow Island Amateur Rugby League Football Club OSTLEY BANK	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	687 yd
Barrow Wanderers Football Club Lesh Lane	grass pitches	696 yd
Thornecliffe Youth Fields (Closed) Thorncliffe Road	grass pitches	796 yd
Trinity Church Centre Warwick Street		801 yd
Chetwynde School RATING LANE	grass pitches	905 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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