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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 75 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
75
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
10.06(+12%)
Public order
6.06(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.41(-75%)
Other theft
3.72(-44%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Abbotsmead & Salthouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Terraced70£115,350
Semi-Detached23£160,000
Detached1£169,950

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

LA139EX

Hempland Avenue

LA142AT

Myerscough Street

LA139SB

Chichester Place

LA139DD

Pypers Croft

LA142UR

Caledonian Close

LA142AX

Pottery Street

LA139DQ

Bridgegate Avenue

LA139PH

Holcroft Hill

LA139PZ

Devon Street

LA139EA

Lesh Lane

LA139SP

Durham Street

LA139DJ

Dale Bank

LA139QZ

Risedale Road

LA142BE

Briggs Street

LA139BN

Park Avenue

LA139DG

Lamb Croft

LA139DR

Whinney Ends

LA139ED

Lesh Lane

LA139PD

Abbots Vale

LA139EF

Lesh Lane

LA139PX

Devon Street

LA142AL

Salthouse Road

LA139QU

Cambridge Street

LA139SR

Durham Street

LA139TB

Newcastle Street

LA139UJ

Pennington Close

LA139DB

Worcester Street

LA139DS

Oxen Croft

LA139SE

Newbarns Road

LA139BU

Fife Street

LA139RT

Worcester Street

LA139RY

Gloucester Street

LA142AY

Marsden Street

LA139EG

Lesh Lane

LA139PB

Abbots Vale

LA139UL

Ewan Close

LA139RE

Cambridge Street

LA139PG

Newbarns Road

LA139SQ

Worcester Street

LA142UT

Talisman Close

LA139RN

Bolton Street

LA139SU

Brook Street

LA139TG

Derby Street

LA139RA

Risedale Road

LA139HF

Middle Hill

LA139BX

Greengate Street

LA139DU

Bewley Steps

LA142AS

Raglan Street

LA139EB

Lesh Lane

LA139TE

Consett Street

LA142US

The Court

LA139TN

Salthouse Road

LA139SF

Newbarns Road

LA139EE

Lesh Lane

LA139DP

New Leys

LA139TD

Barnard Street

LA139HU

Ewan Close

LA139DW

Whinney Ends

LA139SS

Durham Street

LA142BH

Vulcan Road

LA139PA

Abbots Vale

LA139TQ

Derby Street

LA139EY

Hempland Avenue

LA139QX

Risedale Road

LA139QR

Kent Street

LA139EZ

Birstall Road

LA139RG

Roose Road

LA139SH

Winchester Street

LA139QF

Langdale Grove

LA139EL

Hare Ghyll

LA139TF

Derby Street

LA142BQ

Vulcan Road

LA139RR

St Lukes Street

LA139PP

Priors Path

LA139QS

Kent Street

LA139QT

Kent Street

LA139HS

Headmeadow

LA139BS

Greengate Street

LA139HJ

Stackwood Avenue

LA139FB

Ewan Close

LA139QP

Kent Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.