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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £129,950 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
Semi-Detached21£150,000
Terraced62£116,750

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

LA139SQ

Worcester Street

LA139TP

Sherwin Street

LA139DY

Lesh Lane

LA139PE

Abbots Vale

LA142UT

Talisman Close

LA139EL

Hare Ghyll

LA142AX

Pottery Street

LA139RZ

Doncaster Place

LA139UF

Salthouse Road

LA142AZ

Mosley Street

LA139PF

Vale Side Gardens

LA139RN

Bolton Street

LA139SU

Brook Street

LA139SX

Jarrow Street

LA139RP

Cambridge Street

LA139SG

Colchester Place

LA139HE

Middle Hill

LA139SE

Newbarns Road

LA142AY

Marsden Street

LA139BY

Greengate Street

LA139EW

Hare Lane

LA139PY

Devon Street

LA139PH

Holcroft Hill

LA139RA

Risedale Road

LA139TN

Salthouse Road

LA139DQ

Bridgegate Avenue

LA139DR

Whinney Ends

LA139RG

Roose Road

LA139ED

Lesh Lane

LA139EN

Kendall Croft

LA139TF

Derby Street

LA139TW

North Street

LA139SW

Durham Street

LA139RL

Roose Road

LA139PQ

Provincial Street

LA139UJ

Pennington Close

LA139EQ

Lesh Lane

LA139SZ

Jarrow Street

LA139TT

Salthouse Road

LA139QP

Kent Street

LA139RD

Risedale Road

LA139TA

Gateshead Street

LA139DW

Whinney Ends

LA139QL

Cecil Street

LA139RH

Roose Road

LA139EH

Laurence Avenue

LA139QG

Mardale Grove

LA139QU

Cambridge Street

LA139RT

Worcester Street

LA139RU

Worcester Street

LA139SN

Cambridge Street

LA142BE

Briggs Street

LA139BW

Lorne Road

LA139TL

Frederick Street

LA139TQ

Derby Street

LA139BX

Greengate Street

LA139TD

Barnard Street

LA139UL

Ewan Close

LA139BN

Park Avenue

LA139EG

Lesh Lane

LA139FB

Ewan Close

LA139RY

Gloucester Street

LA139QW

Leicester Street

LA139RB

Risedale Road

LA139DE

Bridgegate Avenue

LA139RQ

Roose Road

LA139QZ

Risedale Road

LA139TR

Salthouse Road

LA139PP

Priors Path

LA139QN

Leicester Street

LA139SA

Brook Street

LA139BU

Fife Street

LA139RE

Cambridge Street

LA139RX

Gloucester Street

LA139EP

Hare Lane

LA139NS

Friars Lane

LA139SP

Durham Street

LA139SR

Durham Street

LA139PR

Priors Path

LA139TG

Derby Street

LA142EP

Barton Street

Data Sources

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