Thirlmere Close is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8QS is located in the Dalton South 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 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8QT, LA15 8QR, LA15 8QU, LA15 8QP, LA15 8NZ, LA15 8PD, LA15 8QL, LA15 8XN, LA15 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA15 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA15 8QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 48.6% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 27.8% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 46% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 26.1% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 17.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlmere Close was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Dalton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thirlmere Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dalton South and the 334th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-10-09 | £147,943 |
| 10 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-11-06 | £189,044 |
| 10 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-10-22 | £124,691 |
| 12 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2010-05-27 | £57,229 |
| 16 Thirlmere Close, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-10-29 | £108,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,170 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 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 4,749 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 | 2,894 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 | 4,269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 5,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room | 2-4 Station Road | 580 yd | |
| Brizzolaris Bar | 52a Market Street | 616 yd | |
| Hartleys | 51 Market Street | 646 yd | |
| Nicha's Thai Kitchen | 143-145 Market Street | 679 yd | |
| High Tide Cafe | Dalton Leisure Centre, Chapel Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | 2-4 Newton Road | 394 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 10 Goose Green | 590 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | 101 Market Street | 605 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | 63 Market Street | 637 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 6 Market Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 13 Ruskin Avenue | 246 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 1 Ruskin Avenue | 257 yd | |
| Bodrum Continental | 8 Station Road | 542 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 12 Station Road | 542 yd | |
| Spice Corner | 99 Market Street | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 257 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-Operative Food, Market Street | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 90 yd |
| Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Dalton Cricket Club ULVERSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Dalton Leisure Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Dowdales School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Longlands Park LONGLANDS FARM LONGLANDS FARM | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| George Romney Junior School COBDEN STREET | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.