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About

Dalton North ward sits within the wider Dalton-in-Furness town area, a settlement with a long industrial history rooted in iron ore and slate quarrying. The ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and community facilities, presenting a primarily urban character within the borough. The landscape is marked by the prominent presence of nearby hill ranges, which shape the local topography.

A defining characteristic is the area's close proximity to the vast remains of Furness Abbey, a historic monastery founded in the 12th century. The ward includes green spaces and playing fields that provide recreational areas for residents. Transport links connect it to surrounding districts, supporting its role as a residential and service centre for the local population.

Area overview

On average Dalton North has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dalton North is £47,566 per year. There are 7 schools in Dalton North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dalton North is home to around 5,936 people, with a population density of about 220.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dalton North Population
5,936
Population density
220.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.86(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.37(-81%)
Public order
3.2(-68%)
Other crime
2.19(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,783
97.39%
Other White
57
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.22%
Indian
12
0.2%
Other Asian
12
0.2%
Total population: 5,938

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,376
27.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
20.83%
No qualifications
865
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
13.73%
Apprenticeship
490
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,027

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,227
46.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,015
38.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
11.4%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.58%
Other social rented
35
1.32%
Total households: 2,658

Property prices in Dalton North

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £280K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £185 per square foot) in Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £597,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£385,000£297
Semi-Detached21£255,000£251
Terraced61£137,000£157
Flats2£116,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,950£105,000£179,500£105,500
2017£253,000£80,000£167,500£100,000
2018£248,500£78,000£194,950£103,750
2019£310,000£95,000£177,500£98,000
2020£285,000£76,000£176,475£112,000
2021£322,500£80,000£213,250£117,500
2022£297,500£101,000£227,500£122,500
2023£350,000£206,000£126,000
2024£330,000£55,000£242,500£127,500
2025£385,000£230,000£140,000
2026£402,000£116,000£270,250£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£118£194£111
2017£190£140£173£106
2018£207£84£197£119
2019£208£100£189£115
2020£204£88£195£125
2021£206£131£216£125
2022£263£149£238£138
2023£253£236£137
2024£249£83£253£128
2025£285£241£148
2026£314£127£247£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dalton North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dalton North

Is Dalton North safe?

Dalton North records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dalton North?

The median sale price in Dalton North is £182,500 (about £185 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dalton North?

Dalton North has 6 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dalton North?

Dalton North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dalton North sits around rank 16,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dalton North?

The average household income in Dalton North is around £47,566 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dalton North?

Dalton North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ben Shirley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Daniel Edwards (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Dalton North

LA167FL

Great Carrs Close

LA158JW

Tarn Flatt

LA167HP

Avocet Crescent

LA158BU

Myrtle Terrace

LA120LU

Melton Terrace

LA167HL

Saves Lane

LA158SJ

Hope Street

LA167EG

Ireleth

LA167AX

James Street West

LA158ER

Butts Beck

LA167DF

Harris Street

LA167DL

Ireleth Road

LA158SD

Lancaster Street

LA120LZ

Mount Pleasant

LA167EB

Saves Lane

LA158JX

Askam Road

LA158AY

Kings Mount

LA167EP

Duddon View

LA120NT

Snipe Gill Cottages

LA158SY

Hawkwood Terrace

LA167BS

Steel Street

LA158EP

Butts Beck

LA158AX

Market Place

LA144QL

Hawthwaite Lane

LA167HX

Vulcan Close

LA167JT

Turnstone Crescent

LA167DH

Dale Street

LA120TG

London Road

LA167BP

Steel Street

LA120TL

Dove Court

LA158TG

Baker Close

LA167ER

Askam View

LA120TN

Guards Road

LA158BY

Chapel Street

LA167AR

Ireleth Road

LA158AN

Wellington Street

LA158SG

Cobden Street

LA120NL

Tarn Flatt

LA167DS

Ireleth Road

LA158BX

Kings Drive

LA158BQ

Mount Pleasant

LA158BS

Croft Gardens

LA167HB

Ireleth Brow

LA144QN

Roanhead Cottages

LA167DB

Marsh Lane

LA167ES

Hollowgate

LA167BY

Harris Street

LA167EH

Saves Lane

LA167FD

Duddon Road

LA158RB

Broughton Road

LA158FB

Tarn Flatt

LA120NF

Belle Hill Cottages

LA144QJ

Sandscale Cottages

LA120LL

London Road

LA158JD

William Close

LA167DW

Ireleth Road

LA120LY

Pit Lane

LA158RY

Chapel Street

LA167AJ

Duddon Road

LA167AH

James Street

LA158DH

Rowlinson Place

LA167DJ

Ireleth Road

LA167EJ

Brookside

LA167EW

High Duddon Close

LA158JP

Broughton Road

LA167BD

Sandy Lane

LA167HZ

Manx View

LA167JF

Teal Close

LA167BZ

Stafford Street

LA167HE

Greenscoe

LA167DQ

Parklands Terrace

LA167HS

Fawn Close

LA158JT

Askam Road

LA120LS

Church Close

LA158BF

Chapel Street

LA167HY

Spindrift Close

LA120LJ

Ulverston Road

LA167FN

School View

LA167DN

Ireleth Road

LA167BH

Beach Street

LA167EN

Ireleth Court Road

LA158BP

Myrtle Terrace

LA158LA

Urswick Road

LA158DE

Baldwin Avenue

LA167AW

Blea Beck

LA158SQ

James Terrace

LA167JR

Wakefield Street

LA144QH

Hawthwaite Lane

LA167HQ

Broughton Close

LA120NN

Moor Road

LA158FA

Crooklands Gardens

LA158AF

Nelson Street

LA158DA

Chapel Street

LA167HA

Paradise

LA167HW

Caspian Road

LA120NJ

Moor Road

LA158RZ

Fair View

LA167EY

Kirkby Road

LA167EL

Saves Lane

LA167FA

White Combe Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.