Ireleth Road is in Askam-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA16 7DP is located in the Dalton North 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 Ireleth Road, Askam-in-furness, LA16 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA16 7DL, LA16 7DR, LA16 7FE, LA16 7ER, LA16 7EP, LA16 7DW, LA16 7EG, LA16 7ES, LA16 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA16 7DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 LA16 7DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 20.4% | 26% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 51.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 39% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 20% | 18.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 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 | 29.2% | 21.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 25.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.7% | 98.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ireleth Road was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ireleth Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 115th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 Ireleth Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-10-28 | £217,859 |
| Aynsome Ireleth Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2016-02-17 | £295,508 |
| Glengarth Ireleth Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-01-31 | £311,700 |
| 230 Ireleth Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-07-15 | £192,326 |
| 232 Ireleth Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2011-02-04 | £199,418 |
LA16 7DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LA16 7DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School Kirkby Road , Ireleth LA16 7EY | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Askam Village School Lots Road , LA16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School Pit Lane , Lindal LA12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 3,859 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 | 3,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vulcan Bar | 82 Duke Street | 778 yd | |
| Askam Rugby League Club | Askam Rugby League Club, Sandy Lane | 833 yd | |
| Duddon Sports and Social Club | Duddon Sports And Social Club, James Street | 926 yd | |
| London House | 90 Duddon Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwards Barn - Platform One | Unit 2, Station Yard | 694 yd | |
| Southwards Takeaway | Unit 2, Station Yard | 694 yd | |
| Polly's Plaice | 85 Duke Street | 762 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | 81 Duke Street | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-9 Duke Street | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ireleth St Peters C Of E School KIRKBY ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Askam Village School LOTS ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Duddon Sports And Social Club JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Fallowfield Park SANDY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Askam United Football Club DUDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.