Broughton Road is in Dalton-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA15 8RN 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 Broughton Road, Dalton-in-furness, LA15 8RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA15 8RW, LA15 8SP, LA15 8EJ, LA15 8SW, LA15 8RB, LA15 8SN, LA15 8EH, LA15 8RP, LA15 8RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA15 8RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 39.2% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 27% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Road was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Broughton Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 383rd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Broughton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-17 | £117,964 |
| 23 Broughton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-02-20 | £64,991 |
| 7 Broughton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2021-12-08 | £78,825 |
| 14 Broughton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-07-20 | £141,712 |
| 17 Broughton Road, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £68,750 | 2021-01-26 | £80,750 |
LA15 8RN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 36 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Coronation Drive , LA15 8QR | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School Pit Lane , Lindal LA12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 2,911 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 | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow Rating Lane , LA13 9LE | - not rated | 3,840 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,703 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 | 5,107 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 | 185 yd | |
| High Tide Cafe | Dalton Leisure Centre, Chapel Street | 330 yd | |
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room | 2-4 Station Road | 345 yd | |
| Brizzolaris Bar | 52a Market Street | 500 yd | |
| Hartleys | 51 Market Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball | 15 Tudor Square | 105 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | 14 Ulverston Road | 152 yd | |
| Hall Street Masonic Club | The Baldwin Masonic Hall Co Lt, Hall Street | 232 yd | |
| Dalton Cricket Club | Dalton-In-Furness Cricket Club, Ulverston Road | 262 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | 101 Market Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Luna | 6 Broughton Road | 4 yd | |
| Kitchen Wizard | 19 Tudor Square | 162 yd | |
| Jade Palace | 32 Ulverston Road | 172 yd | |
| Diamond Pizza & Kebab | 155 Market Street | 185 yd | |
| Dragon Chinese | 148 Market Street | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-Operative Food, Market Street | 379 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton Cricket Club ULVERSTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 288 yd |
| George Romney Junior School COBDEN STREET | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Dalton Leisure Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Railway Meadow BECKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Dowdales School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Dalton Amateur Rugby League Football Club CROOKLANDS HOUSE CROOKLANDS HOUSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Dalton St Mary'S C Of E Primary School CORONATION DRIVE | grass pitches | 940 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 | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.6% |
| 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.