Find postcode

Dalton North

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 36 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dalton North Population

5,936

Population density

220.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,783

97.39%

Other White

0.96%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.22%

Indian

0.2%

Other Asian

0.2%

Total population: 5,938

Economics

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

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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 in Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £660,000.

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	29	£385,000	£230,000	£290,000	£530,000	£598,800
Flats	1	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000
Semi-Detached	24	£230,500	£125,450	£178,750	£275,500	£289,250
Terraced	68	£137,500	£73,400	£113,000	£167,500	£233,250

10 years median price trend in Dalton North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

Find postcode

Dalton North

Interactive map displaying Dalton North

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Dalton North

All postcodes in Dalton North

Data Sources