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Barrow Central

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About

Barrow Central is the main commercial and retail hub of Barrow-in-Furness, located in Westmorland and Furness. The area features a mix of shops, cafes, and services, catering to daily needs. It includes the Portland Walk Shopping Centre, along with independent retailers and high-street chains. The town hall and library are nearby, adding to the area’s civic functions.

The streets are laid out in a grid pattern, with pedestrian-friendly zones making it easy to navigate. Public transport links connect Barrow Central to surrounding neighborhoods. The area also hosts occasional markets and events, drawing visitors from across the town. While compact, it serves as a practical center for shopping and community activities.

Area overview

On average Barrow Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barrow Central is £26,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Barrow Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barrow Central Population
6,408
Population density
6,034.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,860
91.39%
Other White
181
2.82%
Chinese
69
1.08%
Other Asian
58
0.9%
African
36
0.56%
Total population: 6,412

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,184
35.91%
Owns outright
832
25.24%
Owns with a mortgage
635
19.26%
Other social rented
406
12.31%
Social rents from council
152
4.61%
Total households: 3,297

Property prices in Barrow Central

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £79,950 in Barrow Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £232,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barrow Central 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 Barrow Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£86,225
Semi-Detached1£150,000
Terraced77£79,500

10 years median price trend in Barrow Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barrow Central.

All postcodes in Barrow Central

LA141AU

Silverdale Street

LA141AY

Lindal Street

LA141BG

Greengate Street

LA141DD

Fell Street

LA141NA

Dundonald Street

LA141ST

Dalkeith Street

LA142BT

Ramsden Street

LA141EG

Lord Street

LA141JB

Dalton Road

LA141PN

Dalton Road

LA141RU

Cornwallis Street

LA141TH

Crellin Street

LA142DR

Ramsden Street

LA142JQ

Cavendish Dock Road

LA145SX

Keyes Street

LA149SA

Parade Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.