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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

LA158DP

Beckside Road

LA158NF

Newton Road

LA158FH

Askam Road

LA158ST

Easdale Close

LA158NY

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158HA

Hayeswater Drive

LA158LU

Ruskin Avenue

LA158BL

Romney Park

LA158EU

Prince Street

LA158JA

King Street

LA158EG

Queen Street

LA158NJ

Bowness Road

LA158RQ

Market Street

LA130ND

Newton Cross Road

LA158XD

Stainton Drive

LA158EN

King Street

LA158PE

Scales Close

LA158RP

Broughton Road

LA158UQ

Levens Close

LA158PX

Greystone Lane

LA158HJ

Victoria Street

LA158AZ

Market Place

LA158QA

Kestrel Drive

LA158JQ

Hare Ghyll

LA158HT

Bridge Close

LA158AW

Market Street

LA158BN

Romney Park

LA158LX

Thornton Park

LA158FE

Ainslie Street

LA130LZ

Newton Cross Road

LA158PD

Ruskin Avenue

LA130NF

Woodbine Lane

LA158AB

Market Street

LA158LL

Cemetery Hill

LA158NQ

Newton Road

LA158EL

King Street

LA158UD

Maidenlands Crescent

LA158XE

Baycliff Drive

LA158HN

Victoria Street

LA158UR

Graythwaite Close

LA158GD

St Helens Hill

LA130NA

Boulton Row

LA158AS

Market Street

LA158QL

Ullswater Close

LA158PS

Railway Terrace

LA158NL

Lindal Close

LA158HF

Lord Street

LA158HD

Crooklands Terrace

LA158RG

Market Street

LA158BD

Skelgate

LA158PU

Hollygate Road

LA158HB

Crooklands Brow

LA158QQ

Greystone Lane

LA130LX

Johnson Street

LA158TB

Juniper Close

LA158EE

Queens Terrace

LA158QY

Tantabank

LA158UE

Romney Road

LA130LU

Newton Road

LA158TF

Esthwaite Drive

LA130NG

Greystone Lane

LA158NG

Calder Drive

LA158EB

Ulverston Road

LA158XQ

Underwood Terrace

LA158EJ

Albert Street

LA158BA

Church Street

LA158ND

Crompton Drive

LA158DX

Beckside Road

LA130NT

Newton Road

LA158HG

Briarcliffe Gardens

LA158BB

Castle Street

LA158LZ

Green Lane

LA158DT

Station Road

LA158ED

Ulverston Road

LA158QN

Coronation Drive

LA158PT

Greystone Mount

LA158NB

Barnes Avenue

LA158NU

Eskdale Drive

LA158EH

Queen Street

LA158AA

Market Street

LA158LG

Devoke Water Gardens

LA158NS

Langdale Crescent

LA158PL

Station Road

LA158TE

Crown Mews

LA158QX

Coronation Drive

LA130PE

Abbey Road

LA158PP

Station Terrace

LA158NE

Barnes Avenue

LA158QB

Siskin Avenue

LA158LS

Newton Road

LA158HQ

Lord Street

LA158LP

Anticross

LA130PF

Long Lane

LA158XL

Marton Close

LA158SR

Slater Street

LA158EA

Ulverston Road

LA158NT

Skelwith Drive

LA158DU

Beckside Road

LA158HP

Ainslie Street

LA158HW

Ainslie Dale

Data Sources

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