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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

LA158LF

Abbey Road

LA158TD

Filbert Close

LA158DZ

Beckside Road

LA158HU

Stafford Street

LA158EW

King Street

LA158XJ

Adgarley Way

LA158QH

Coronation Drive

LA158HE

Lord Street

Data Sources

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