Newton Road, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA15 8LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.8%	50%	0.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.2%	50%	-0.2%	49.0%	1.0%

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	20.3%	27.3%	7.0%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	50.7%	-5.6%	44.2%	6.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	10.4%	8.8%	-1.6%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	11.3%	11.5%	0.2%	6.1%	5.4%

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	44.6%	42.1%	-2.5%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	34.7%	40.2%	5.5%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	17%	13.8%	-3.2%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.9%	17.7%	-6.2%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	5.8%	-3.2%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	11.5%	-3.4%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	10.8%	14.2%	3.4%	5.3%	8.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	23%	7.7%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	24.8%	2.7%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	4.1%	3.1%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
White	100%	99.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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%	97.7%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	98%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28%	37.2%	-9.2%
Christian	65.7%	46.2%	19.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Newton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Dalton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Newton Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dalton South and the 184th lowest crime rate of 772 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LA15 8LW, 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 - 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very 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 Newton Road are based on 44 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 Newton Road, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA15 8LW

Average Price
£216,111

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£141,557

Detached
£290,664

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newton Road

Average Price
£179,488

Semi-Detached
£167,594

Terraced
£145,767

Detached
£298,456

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Newton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Schoolwaters Newton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2021-02-22	£130,954
11 Schoolwaters Newton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£28,000	2010-08-10	£39,300
9 Schoolwaters Newton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2008-03-07	£233,182
1 Schoolwaters Newton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£50,000	2003-08-21	£104,812
Gillycombe Newton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2003-01-31	£399,415

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA15 8LW

Employment

LA15 8LW 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 LA15 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	12
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Other	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS	- not rated	5,102 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR	3out of 4	524 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE	4out of 4	1,531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT	- not rated	1,750 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newton Village Academy Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT	3out of 4	1,750 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dowdales School , LA15 8AH	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's Catholic High School Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	- not rated	2,477 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	3out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorncliffe School - A Specialist Sports College Thorncliffe Road , LA14 5QP	- not rated	3,474 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkview School West Avenue , LA13 9AY	- not rated	3,853 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College Rating Lane , LA13 9LE	- not rated	2,233 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	3out of 4	2,372 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chetwynde School Rating Lane , LA13 0NY	- not rated	2,372 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service Newbridge House , Ewan Close LA13 9HU	3out of 4	3,745 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS	- not rated	4,523 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brizzolaris Bar	52a Market Street	1,011 yd
Hartleys	51 Market Street	1,028 yd
Anthony's @ the chocolate room	2-4 Station Road	1,061 yd
Costa	Drive Thru	1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newton Arms	2-4 Newton Road	229 yd
Brown Cow Inn	10 Goose Green	772 yd
White Horse Inn	6 Market Street	946 yd
Red Lion Hotel	5 Market Street	979 yd
The Wellington Hotel	63 Market Street	1,063 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Garden	13 Ruskin Avenue	323 yd
Ocean Breeze	1 Ruskin Avenue	332 yd
Lucky Star	9-10 Market Place	958 yd
Bodrum Continental	8 Station Road	1,022 yd
Sea Breeze Fish Bar	12 Station Road	1,022 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	7-11 Ruskin Avenue		332 yd
The Co-operative Group	The Co-Operative Food, Market Street		1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE	grass pitches	526 yd
Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	1,037 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	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.0%

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	68.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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