Saves Lane is in Askam-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA16 7DT 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 Saves Lane, Askam-in-furness, LA16 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA16 7EW, LA16 7DJ, LA16 7HH, LA16 7EN, LA16 7HG, LA16 7HQ, LA16 7DH, LA16 7JD, LA16 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA16 7DT is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 30.1% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 32.7% | 16.9% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 23.2% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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 | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saves Lane was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Saves Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 319th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Saves Lane, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-20 | £267,738 |
| 6 Saves Lane, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-08-30 | £147,059 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askam Village School Lots Road , LA16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School Kirkby Road , Ireleth LA16 7EY | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School Pit Lane , Lindal LA12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 4,127 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 | 3,888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askam Rugby League Club | Askam Rugby League Club, Sandy Lane | 459 yd | |
| Duddon Sports and Social Club | Duddon Sports And Social Club, James Street | 517 yd | |
| The Vulcan Bar | 82 Duke Street | 522 yd | |
| London House | 90 Duddon Road | 548 yd | |
| Dunnerholm Golf Club | Dunnerholme Golf Club, Duddon Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwards Barn - Platform One | Unit 2, Station Yard | 299 yd | |
| Southwards Takeaway | Unit 2, Station Yard | 299 yd | |
| Polly's Plaice | 85 Duke Street | 481 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | 81 Duke Street | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-9 Duke Street | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duddon Sports And Social Club JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Fallowfield Park SANDY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Askam Village School LOTS ROAD | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Ireleth St Peters C Of E School KIRKBY ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Askam United Football Club DUDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Dunnerholme Golf Club Duddon Road | golf | 1,049 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.