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Dalton North

About

Dalton North is a ward in the borough of Westmorland and Furness, located in the southern part of Cumbria. The area includes the town of Dalton-in-Furness and surrounding rural settlements. It lies near the Furness Peninsula, with access to the Irish Sea and the Lake District National Park. The ward features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, with historical landmarks like Dalton Castle.

The local economy includes small businesses, retail, and light industry, alongside agriculture in the rural parts. Transport links include roads connecting to Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston. The ward has schools, community facilities, and outdoor recreation areas, catering to residents and visitors. The landscape transitions from urban to countryside, with views of the Furness Fells.

Area overview

On average Dalton North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dalton North is £40,300 per year. There are 7 schools in Dalton North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dalton North Population

5,936

Population density

220.7 per km²

Demographics

British

5,783

97.39%

Other White

0.96%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.22%

Other Asian

0.2%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.2%

Total population: 5,938

Housing

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

1.58%

Other social rented

1.32%

Total households: 2,658

Property prices in Dalton North

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Dalton North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£390,000	£222,200	£310,000	£540,000	£632,000
Flats	1	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000
Semi-Detached	18	£248,000	£167,950	£218,750	£285,000	£361,800
Terraced	62	£140,000	£80,192	£110,000	£185,000	£263,500

10 years median price trend in Dalton North

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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