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Dalton South

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About

Dalton South is a primarily residential ward situated on the southern edge of the town of Dalton-in-Furness. The area features a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, set along a network of local roads. The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and open green spaces, with views towards the nearby Furness Fells. It functions as a quiet community with local amenities serving daily needs.

The ward includes the notable landmark of Dalton Castle, a 14th-century tower built by the monks of Furness Abbey to administer their local estates. This small stone keep sits at the heart of the older part of the ward. The surrounding area is largely residential, with some light industrial premises located towards its boundaries, contributing to the local economy. The overall character is one of a settled suburban area.

Area overview

On average Dalton South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% 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 £42,166 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 5,976 people, with a population density of about 1,009.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dalton South Population
5,976
Population density
1,009 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.93(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.87(+10%)
Public order
6.36(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-75%)
Other theft
2.34(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,794
96.99%
Other White
43
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.47%
Other Asian
21
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.3%
Total population: 5,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,288
25.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,089
21.5%
No qualifications
880
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
13.67%
Apprenticeship
521
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
42.78%
Owns with a mortgage
962
34.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
365
13.17%
Social rents from council
153
5.52%
Other forms of private rent
59
2.13%
Total households: 2,772

Property prices in Dalton South

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Dalton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,792 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
Detached7£260,000
Semi-Detached40£217,500
Terraced49£145,000

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

LA158NW

Bardsea Close

LA158UP

Holker Close

LA158ST

Easdale Close

LA158QU

Rydal Close

LA158FF

Hillside Close

LA158SR

Slater Street

LA158QJ

Coronation Drive

LA158BG

Ann Street

LA158QS

Thirlmere Close

LA158ED

Ulverston Road

LA158XJ

Adgarley Way

LA130ED

Newton Cross Road

LA158NP

Leece Drive

LA158DT

Station Road

LA130LZ

Newton Cross Road

LA158GE

Station Road

LA158AA

Market Street

LA158BA

Church Street

LA158QP

Ennerdale Close

LA158HL

Storey Square

LA158NB

Barnes Avenue

LA130LU

Newton Road

LA158XB

Stainton Drive

LA158LG

Devoke Water Gardens

LA158XN

Loweswater Terrace

LA158LU

Ruskin Avenue

LA158NL

Lindal Close

LA158TF

Esthwaite Drive

LA158QY

Tantabank

LA158EU

Prince Street

LA158QG

Sanderling Lane

LA158PE

Scales Close

LA158HY

Bankside

LA158EG

Queen Street

LA158XA

Stainton Drive

LA130NX

Greystone Lane

LA158QE

Merlin Drive

LA158BN

Romney Park

LA158HU

Stafford Street

LA158QT

Windermere Close

LA158QN

Coronation Drive

LA158HR

Napier Street

LA158HZ

Nursery Gardens

LA158EB

Ulverston Road

LA158NU

Eskdale Drive

LA158AR

Market Street

LA158TD

Filbert Close

LA158HW

Ainslie Dale

LA158LL

Cemetery Hill

LA158HJ

Victoria Street

LA158QQ

Greystone Lane

LA158HD

Crooklands Terrace

LA158LE

Little Fields

LA158LH

Church Street

LA158NS

Langdale Crescent

LA158LS

Newton Road

LA158EA

Ulverston Road

LA158PA

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158RQ

Market Street

LA158BJ

Romney Avenue

LA158AT

Market Street

LA158XF

Dendron Close

LA158PS

Railway Terrace

LA158PY

Dunlin Drive

LA158EX

Prince Street

LA158TB

Juniper Close

LA158TH

Abbey Meadows

LA158HH

Duke Street

LA158AP

Market Street

LA158AS

Market Street

LA158TE

Crown Mews

LA158DN

Market Street

LA158RE

Market Street

LA158PQ

Glenfield Road

LA158NG

Calder Drive

LA158QR

Coronation Drive

LA130ND

Newton Cross Road

LA158DU

Beckside Road

LA158RW

Albert Street

LA158XD

Stainton Drive

LA158FH

Askam Road

LA158ES

Broughton Road

LA158RA

Station Approach

LA158UD

Maidenlands Crescent

LA158EH

Queen Street

LA158SP

Cavendish Street

LA158JQ

Hare Ghyll

LA158PH

Garden Terrace

LA158UJ

Rusland Drive

LA130NT

Newton Road

LA158LJ

Green Area

LA158RH

Tudor Square

LA158LQ

Goose Green

LA158JL

Dalton South

LA158RN

Broughton Road

LA158JF

Longlands Cottage

LA130NA

Boulton Row

LA158QB

Siskin Avenue

LA158QH

Coronation Drive

LA158PG

Hamilton Terrace

Data Sources

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