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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 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.

All postcodes in Dalton North

LA158AJ

Nelson Street

LA120LX

The Green

LA167JS

New Road

LA158SH

Ashworth Street

LA167EE

Brook Vale

LA167BE

Marsh Street

LA120NZ

Low Farm Close

LA167HG

Foxfield Close

LA167AE

Duke Street

LA167JD

Ireleth Road

LA120LA

Pennington Lane

LA177TU

Dunnerholme Cottages

LA167DR

Ireleth Road

LA158AH

Nelson Street

LA120NS

Dalton North

LA167HF

Askam Road

LA158JU

Askam Road

LA167AZ

James Street East

LA120LP

Ulverston Road

LA167AA

Duke Street

LA167AU

Crossley Street

LA167BQ

Beach Street

LA120LT

Church Hill

LA167BU

Furnace Place

LA158SL

Chapel Street

LA167FB

Duddon Road

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.