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Abbotsmead & Salthouse

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About

Abbotsmead is a residential neighbourhood situated on the northwestern edge of Barrow-in-Furness. The area is characterised by modern housing estates and cul-de-sacs, providing a quiet suburban environment. It is home to several local schools and community facilities, including a primary school and a community centre, serving the daily needs of its residents.

Adjacent to the Duddon Estuary, the Salthouse area is historically linked to the local salt-making industry. Its position offers direct access to expansive tidal marshes and mudflats, which are significant for birdlife. The long, straight paths along the estuary embankment are popular for walking and cycling, providing open views across the sands to the Lakeland fells in the distance.

Area overview

On average Abbotsmead & Salthouse has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbotsmead & Salthouse is £33,472 per year. There are 5 schools in Abbotsmead & Salthouse: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbotsmead & Salthouse is home to around 7,259 people, with a population density of about 5,812.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbotsmead & Salthouse Population
7,259
Population density
5,812.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.46(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.09(+1%)
Public order
6.47(-36%)
Other crime
5.37(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,936
95.54%
Other White
90
1.24%
Other Asian
53
0.73%
African
30
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.39%
Total population: 7,260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,293
22.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,201
20.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,097
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
842
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
709
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,136
34.2%
Owns outright
1,015
30.55%
Social rents from council
488
14.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
14.03%
Other social rented
126
3.79%
Total households: 3,322

Property prices in Abbotsmead & Salthouse

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Abbotsmead & Salthouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbotsmead & Salthouse in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbotsmead & Salthouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£150,000
Terraced64£113,000

10 years median price trend in Abbotsmead & Salthouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbotsmead & Salthouse.

All postcodes in Abbotsmead & Salthouse

LA139DG

Lamb Croft

LA130DN

Sandgate

LA139PT

Abbots Vale

LA142AN

Corporation Terrace

LA142BD

New Street

LA142BQ

Vulcan Road

LA139DL

Dale Bank

LA139EU

Hempland Avenue

LA139SD

Rochester Place

LA139SS

Durham Street

LA142UL

Raglan Court

LA139DU

Bewley Steps

LA139EX

Hempland Avenue

LA139RS

Moorfield Street

LA139TU

Salthouse Gardens

LA142AE

Marsh Street

LA139DJ

Dale Bank

LA139HW

Little Croft

LA139SY

Brook Street

LA139BT

Greengate Street

LA139DP

New Leys

LA139NZ

Abbots Vale

LA139QR

Kent Street

LA139QS

Kent Street

LA139UE

Salthouse Road

LA142AU

Macadam Street

LA139EB

Lesh Lane

LA139EY

Hempland Avenue

LA139HS

Headmeadow

LA139HU

Ewan Close

LA139TS

St Lukes Avenue

LA139BL

Park Avenue

LA139DS

Oxen Croft

LA139ER

Rising Side

LA139HB

St Quintin Avenue

LA139PB

Abbots Vale

LA139PL

Monks Brow

LA139QD

Eskdale Avenue

LA139TB

Newcastle Street

LA139NP

Friars Lane

LA139HA

Denton Road

LA139PG

Newbarns Road

LA139SF

Newbarns Road

LA139SH

Winchester Street

LA142AL

Salthouse Road

LA142BG

Brathay Crescent

LA139BP

Lorne Road

LA139ES

Rising Side

LA142BA

Foundry Street

LA139PX

Devon Street

LA139QY

Risedale Road

LA139RW

Cambridge Street

LA139DX

Bewley Mews

LA139PJ

Walton Lane

LA139QH

Suffolk Street

LA139DF

Bridgegate Avenue

LA142BH

Vulcan Road

LA142US

The Court

LA139HP

Headmeadow

LA139SB

Chichester Place

LA142AS

Raglan Street

LA139QA

Jarrow Street

LA139DB

Worcester Street

LA139PZ

Devon Street

LA142AT

Myerscough Street

LA142BF

Fenman Close

LA139QF

Langdale Grove

LA139EZ

Birstall Road

LA139QX

Risedale Road

LA142BB

Foundry Street

LA142UW

Brathay Crescent

LA139EF

Lesh Lane

LA139HF

Middle Hill

LA139HJ

Stackwood Avenue

LA139QQ

Cecil Street

LA139DD

Pypers Croft

LA139HR

Headmeadow

LA139NR

Friars Lane

LA139PD

Abbots Vale

LA139QB

Jarrow Street

LA139QE

Wasdale Grove

LA139RR

St Lukes Street

LA139DN

Brow Avenue

LA139BQ

Greengate Street

LA139EE

Lesh Lane

LA139QT

Kent Street

LA139RJ

Roose Road

LA142AP

Raglan Street

LA139BS

Greengate Street

LA139EA

Lesh Lane

LA139HD

Middle Hill

LA139PS

Abbots Vale Mews

LA139PW

Priors Path

LA139ST

Durham Street

LA139TE

Consett Street

LA139HL

Woodward Avenue

LA139PA

Abbots Vale

LA142AW

Levens Terrace

LA142UR

Caledonian Close

LA139EJ

Laurence Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.