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Dalton North

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 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 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
27
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
14.66(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.04(-55%)
Public order
2.86(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.7(-85%)
Other theft
1.85(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,783
97.39%
Other White
57
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.22%
Other Asian
12
0.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dalton North 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 Dalton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£387,500
Semi-Detached20£248,000
Terraced60£137,500

10 years median price trend in Dalton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton North.

All postcodes in Dalton North

LA167HH

Kirkby Close

LA167HL

Saves Lane

LA120NF

Belle Hill Cottages

LA158EP

Butts Beck

LA167EG

Ireleth

LA167EU

Moor Road

LA167FB

Duddon Road

LA144QJ

Sandscale Cottages

LA120LN

Ulverston Road

LA158SQ

James Terrace

LA120LL

London Road

LA158JZ

Askam Road

LA167DN

Ireleth Road

LA167JG

Pryors Walk

LA158RL

Tudor Square

LA158RR

Cleater Street

LA167EF

Saves Lane

LA167EP

Duddon View

LA120LR

Hemplands Cottages

LA120TN

Guards Road

LA158BQ

Mount Pleasant

LA158DB

Chapel Street

LA158JT

Askam Road

LA158LB

Ulverston Road

LA158SB

High Cleater Street

LA167JF

Teal Close

Data Sources

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