Buttermere Drive is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8QW 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 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8QN, LA15 8QJ, LA15 8QL, LA15 8QH, LA15 8NX, LA15 8NT, LA15 8QQ, LA15 8NU, LA15 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA15 8QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 29.2% | 41% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 43.7% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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% | 50.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.4% | 17% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 16.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 24% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 23.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermere Drive was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Dalton South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttermere Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dalton South and the 258th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-20 | £136,271 |
| 48 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-10-24 | £148,455 |
| 9 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-09-07 | £149,748 |
| 34 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-29 | £152,933 |
| 8 Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-03-18 | £140,885 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Newton Road , Newton-in-Furness LA13 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,958 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 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness Academy Park Drive , LA13 9BB | 3out of 4 | 4,649 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 | 2,837 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 | 4,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Learning Centre Moorfield Street , Barrow in Furness LA13 9RS | - not rated | 4,920 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 | 820 yd | |
| Nicha's Thai Kitchen | 143-145 Market Street | 878 yd | |
| Brizzolaris Bar | 52a Market Street | 885 yd | |
| Hartleys | 51 Market Street | 917 yd | |
| High Tide Cafe | Dalton Leisure Centre, Chapel Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Arms | 2-4 Newton Road | 515 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | 101 Market Street | 827 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | 10 Goose Green | 860 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | 63 Market Street | 897 yd | |
| Hall Street Masonic Club | The Baldwin Masonic Hall Co Lt, Hall Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden | 13 Ruskin Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 1 Ruskin Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Bodrum Continental | 8 Station Road | 786 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 12 Station Road | 786 yd | |
| Spice Corner | 99 Market Street | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 407 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-Operative Food, Market Street | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Longlands Park LONGLANDS FARM LONGLANDS FARM | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Dalton Cricket Club ULVERSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 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 | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.