St James Gardens is in Barrow-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA14 5SP is located in the Old Barrow and Hindpool electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Gardens, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA14 5SQ, LA14 5BN, LA14 5BW, LA14 5RU, LA14 5UW, LA14 5BP, LA14 5RX, LA14 5BS, LA14 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA14 5SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 40.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.5% | 47% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34.8% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 19.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 6.4% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 24.5% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Gardens was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 320th lowest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2026-02-06 | £167,000 |
| 5 St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-12-08 | £188,728 |
| 4 St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-06-20 | £173,302 |
| 12 St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-06-17 | £175,189 |
| 12 St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-06-17 | £178,306 |
LA14 5SP 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | - not rated | 549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Farm Street , LA14 2RX | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Junior School Blake Street , LA14 1NY | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brisbane Park Infant School Blake Street , LA14 1NY | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Academy Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Devonshire Road , LA14 5NE | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School Oxford Street , LA14 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alfred Barrow School Duke Street , LA14 2LB | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,467 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 | 998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,524 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 | 2,329 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Hastwell School Special Academy Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Brunskill School Moor Tarn Lane , Walney Island LA14 3LW | - not rated | 2,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stollers Furniture World | Stollers Furniture World, Walney Road | 277 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Walney Road | 355 yd | |
| Hartington Street Methodist Chuurch | Methodist Church, Hartington Street | 629 yd | |
| Furness Homeless Suppot Group | 27 Bath Street | 679 yd | |
| Cafe Express Shop | Barrow Railway Station, Station Approach | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tally Ho | Tally Ho, Schneider Road | 320 yd | |
| The Cross Bar | Barrow Associated Football Sup, Wilkie Road | 334 yd | |
| Barrow Football Supporters Club | The Soccer Bar, Wilkie Road | 334 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Holker Street | 577 yd | |
| Opera Bingo | 3 Holker Street | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matties | 186 Ainslie Street | 349 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Cocken Villa, Walney Road | 355 yd | |
| Meng House | 56 Howe Street | 604 yd | |
| Baguette Me Not | 80 Schneider Road | 609 yd | |
| Shengs Chinese Take Away | 39 Ainslie Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Farm Foods, Walney Road | 277 yd | |
| Asda Walmart Superstore | Asda Stores Ltd, Walney Road | 355 yd | |
| Co-op | 38-40 Ainslie Street | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 331 Rawlinson Street | 1,009 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Hollywood Retail Park | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Afc (Furness Building Society Stadium) WILKIE ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Furness Rovers FURNESS ROVERS FC FURNESS ROVERS FC WILKIE ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| The Cottages Club SCHNEIDER ROAD | 434 yd | |
| Barrow Celtic Football Club NEWBY TERRACE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Flexappeal (Barrow In Furness) Hartington Street | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Brisbane Park BRISBANE PARK BRISBANE PARK BLAKE STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Ironwerx Gym James Freel Court James Freel Court James Freel Close | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Ormsgill Lane Recreation Ground SCHNEIDER ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Evolution Gym (Closed) Trinity Enterprise Centre Trinity Enterprise Centre Ironworks Road | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| The Next Step Fitness Clinic (Closed) Abbey Road | health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.