New Road is in Askam-In-Furness and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA16 7JS is located in the Dalton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barrow and Furness. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Askam-in-furness, LA16 7JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA16 7BY, LA16 7JE, LA16 7JR, LA16 7BZ, LA16 7BU, LA16 7DQ, LA16 7HS, LA16 7BT, LA16 7BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA16 7JS is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 33.6% | 39.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 53.6% | 47.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 35.5% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 16.5% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 26.3% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 21.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.6% | 98.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Dalton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Dalton North and the 210th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 New Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-05-10 | £178,073 |
| 40 New Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-04-17 | £214,315 |
| 46 New Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,950 | 2006-06-12 | £239,325 |
| 40 New Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-10-24 | £235,936 |
| 40 New Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2003-07-18 | £215,509 |
LA16 7JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askam Village School Lots Road , LA16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School Kirkby Road , Ireleth LA16 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Romney Junior School Cobden Street , LA15 8SE | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Chapel Street , LA15 8RX | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Crooklands Brow , LA15 8LB | 3out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,393 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 | 468 yd | |
| Askam Rugby League Club | Askam Rugby League Club, Sandy Lane | 712 yd | |
| London House | 90 Duddon Road | 956 yd | |
| Duddon Sports and Social Club | Duddon Sports And Social Club, James Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly's Plaice | 85 Duke Street | 521 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | 81 Duke Street | 521 yd | |
| Southwards Barn - Platform One | Unit 2, Station Yard | 833 yd | |
| Southwards Takeaway | Unit 2, Station Yard | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-9 Duke Street | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Askam Village School LOTS ROAD | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Fallowfield Park SANDY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Duddon Sports And Social Club JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Askam United Football Club DUDDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.