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Dalton South

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About

Dalton South is a residential area situated directly south of Dalton-in-Furness town centre. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built throughout the 20th century. The area is served by several local shops and amenities along the main thoroughfares. Its layout is functional, with streets arranged in a grid-like pattern that facilitates easy access to the town's core services and facilities.

A notable local landmark is the prominent, conical hill of Dalton Castle, a 14th-century pele tower that overlooks the area. The residential streets are quiet, with green spaces like the King George V Playing Fields providing recreational space. The area offers straightforward connections to wider Furness, with the railway station providing a direct link to Barrow-in-Furness. The overall character is one of a practical, settled suburb.

Area overview

On average Dalton South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dalton South is £42,062 per year. There are 2 schools in Dalton South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dalton South is home to around 5,731 people, with a population density of about 968.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dalton South Population
5,731
Population density
968.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.67(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-28%)
Public order
5.06(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.79(-84%)
Other theft
1.92(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,558
97.02%
Other White
40
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.49%
Other Asian
21
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.31%
Total population: 5,729

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,243
25.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,036
21.27%
No qualifications
850
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
663
13.61%
Apprenticeship
507
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 4,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,140
43.07%
Owns with a mortgage
925
34.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
12.32%
Social rents from council
152
5.74%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.19%
Total households: 2,647

Property prices in Dalton South

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Dalton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £502,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dalton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£152,000
Semi-Detached40£217,500
Detached7£260,000

10 years median price trend in Dalton South

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

All postcodes in Dalton South

LA158JF

Longlands Cottage

LA158RA

Station Approach

LA158PG

Hamilton Terrace

LA158QJ

Coronation Drive

LA158QT

Windermere Close

LA158XB

Stainton Drive

LA158DY

Dale Terrace

LA158NX

Eskdale Drive

LA158TA

Olive Close

LA158EY

Ulverston Road

LA130LT

Newton Road

LA158DL

Market Street

LA158HL

Storey Square

LA158JL

Dalton South

LA158ET

Prince Street

LA158QS

Thirlmere Close

LA158BE

Buccleuch Street

LA158LY

Thornton Park

LA158UB

Mouzell Bank

LA158DR

Meadow Grove

LA158FG

Greenhills Way

LA158LT

Coniston Avenue

LA158HZ

Nursery Gardens

LA158UP

Holker Close

LA158PQ

Glenfield Road

LA158XA

Stainton Drive

LA158PY

Dunlin Drive

LA158QD

Tantabank

LA158AE

Market Street

LA158NP

Leece Drive

LA158TH

Abbey Meadows

LA158NZ

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158SX

Buccleuch Street

LA158DS

Meadow Grove

LA158PN

Grove Street

LA158ES

Broughton Road

LA158NN

Langdale Crescent

LA158RW

Albert Street

LA158GE

Station Road

LA158FF

Hillside Close

LA158SZ

Torver Row

LA158AR

Market Street

LA158JJ

Yarl Well

LA158EF

Ulverston Road

LA158NH

Calder Drive

LA130NE

Miller Close

LA158RH

Tudor Square

LA158HS

Hartington Street

LA158DW

Station Road

LA158HX

Egerton Terrace

LA158XN

Loweswater Terrace

LA158FL

Dalton South

LA158DN

Market Street

LA158EX

Prince Street

LA130ED

Newton Cross Road

LA158LH

Church Street

LA158PR

Station Close

LA158QR

Coronation Drive

LA158PH

Garden Terrace

LA130LY

Dalton Road

LA158EZ

Ulverston Road

LA158BJ

Romney Avenue

LA158AP

Market Street

LA158NW

Bardsea Close

LA158LW

Newton Road

LA158QE

Merlin Drive

LA158NA

Green Lane

LA158XW

Cambridge Court

LA158PF

Pennington Close

LA158QG

Sanderling Lane

LA158QF

Brent Avenue

LA158QU

Rydal Close

LA158LN

Hollygate Road

LA130NX

Greystone Lane

LA158RE

Market Street

LA158PZ

Brent Avenue

LA158LE

Little Fields

LA158PJ

Garden Lea

LA158UJ

Rusland Drive

LA158LQ

Goose Green

LA158PA

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158HH

Duke Street

LA158QP

Ennerdale Close

LA130NB

Newton Cross Road

LA158HY

Bankside

LA158QW

Buttermere Drive

LA158NR

Langdale Crescent

LA130SG

Billings Road

LA158AU

Spring Gardens

LA158BG

Ann Street

LA158AT

Market Street

LA158RJ

Tudor Square

LA158LR

Newton Road

LA158DJ

Market Street

LA158BH

Mount Pleasant

LA158HR

Napier Street

LA158XF

Dendron Close

LA158JE

Greystone Lane

LA158LJ

Green Area

LA158XG

Newton Road

Data Sources

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