Scales Close is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8PE is located in the Dalton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scales Close, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8XA, LA15 8XG, LA15 8PF, LA15 8XB, LA15 8NJ, LA15 8NL, LA15 8LW, LA15 8NQ, LA15 8XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA15 8PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 16.7% | 24.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 55.4% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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% | 43.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 28.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 99.6% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
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 | 96.9% | 99.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 99.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scales Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dalton South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Scales Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-09-05 | £275,000 |
| 17 Scales Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-22 | £199,900 |
| 11 Scales Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2022-11-23 | £277,278 |
| 9 Scales Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2022-10-19 | £291,281 |
| 17 Scales Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-07-03 | £204,848 |
LA15 8PE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA15 8PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindpool Nursery School Bath Street , LA14 5TS | 4out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 4,128 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 | 2,286 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 | 3,648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | 2-4 Newton Road | 370 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 10 Goose Green | 924 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 6 Market Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 13 Ruskin Avenue | 412 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 1 Ruskin Avenue | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 563 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.