Nursery Gardens is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8HZ is located in the Dalton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Gardens, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8DX, LA15 8DY, LA15 8DU, LA15 8DZ, LA15 8EE, LA15 8TE, LA15 8ED, LA15 8DP, LA15 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA15 8HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 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 | 31.7% | 40.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 32.2% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 46% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 16.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 21.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 23.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 99.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Gardens was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Dalton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dalton South and the 317th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 Nursery Gardens, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-28 | £257,353 |
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-01-28 | £211,173 |
| 3 Nursery Gardens, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-12-19 | £454,054 |
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-08-20 | £276,316 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowdales School , LA15 8AH | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY | 2out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge House PRU Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicha's Thai Kitchen | 143-145 Market Street | 140 yd | |
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room | 2-4 Station Road | 296 yd | |
| High Tide Cafe | Dalton Leisure Centre, Chapel Street | 450 yd | |
| Brizzolaris Bar | 52a Market Street | 494 yd | |
| Hartleys | 51 Market Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse and Jockey | 14 Ulverston Road | 113 yd | |
| Golden Ball | 15 Tudor Square | 164 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | 101 Market Street | 215 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton-In-Furness Cricket Club, Ulverston Road | 241 yd | |
| Hall Street Masonic Club | The Baldwin Masonic Hall Co Lt, Hall Street | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Palace | 32 Ulverston Road | 110 yd | |
| Kitchen Wizard | 19 Tudor Square | 128 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza & Kebab | 155 Market Street | 140 yd | |
| Dragon Chinese | 148 Market Street | 140 yd | |
| La Luna | 6 Broughton Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-Operative Food, Market Street | 341 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Dalton Cricket Club ULVERSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 204 yd |
| Dalton Leisure Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| George Romney Junior School COBDEN STREET | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Dowdales School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Dalton Amateur Rugby League Football Club CROOKLANDS HOUSE CROOKLANDS HOUSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 761 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.