Baldwin Avenue is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8DE is located in the Dalton North 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 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8BP, LA15 8BH, LA15 8BQ, LA15 8BS, LA15 8BW, LA15 8BU, LA15 8BT, LA15 8BJ, LA15 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA15 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 LA15 8DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 25.6% | 26.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 54.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 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 | 45.3% | 53.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.3% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 26.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baldwin Avenue was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baldwin Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 325th lowest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-04-29 | £177,428 |
| 3 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-06 | £238,335 |
| 8 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-02-15 | £258,209 |
| 6 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2013-08-23 | £180,802 |
| 5 Baldwin Avenue, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-08-17 | £228,702 |
LA15 8DE 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowdales School , LA15 8AH | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,232 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 | 3,328 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartleys | 51 Market Street | 299 yd | |
| Brizzolaris Bar | 52a Market Street | 334 yd | |
| High Tide Cafe | Dalton Leisure Centre, Chapel Street | 378 yd | |
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room | 2-4 Station Road | 510 yd | |
| Nicha's Thai Kitchen | 143-145 Market Street | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | 21 Chapel Street | 239 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 5 Market Street | 255 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 6 Market Street | 272 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | 63 Market Street | 372 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 10 Goose Green | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 9-10 Market Place | 231 yd | |
| Spice Corner | 99 Market Street | 476 yd | |
| Bodrum Continental | 8 Station Road | 515 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 12 Station Road | 515 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza & Kebab | 155 Market Street | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-Operative Food, Market Street | 469 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dowdales School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Dalton Leisure Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| George Romney Junior School COBDEN STREET | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Dalton Cricket Club ULVERSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 997 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.