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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 45 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
45
Deprivation level
6/10
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
22.42(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(-22%)
Public order
6.53(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-77%)
Other theft
2.51(-62%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Detached7£260,000
Semi-Detached38£220,000
Terraced46£134,000

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

LA158PA

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158QQ

Greystone Lane

LA158TA

Olive Close

LA158BA

Church Street

LA158NU

Eskdale Drive

LA158QH

Coronation Drive

LA158XD

Stainton Drive

LA158DT

Station Road

LA158HZ

Nursery Gardens

LA158AZ

Market Place

LA158ND

Crompton Drive

LA158QB

Siskin Avenue

LA158HP

Ainslie Street

LA158LF

Abbey Road

LA158UB

Mouzell Bank

LA158DU

Beckside Road

LA158HJ

Victoria Street

LA158LY

Thornton Park

LA158NP

Leece Drive

LA158RQ

Market Street

LA158SW

Devonshire Street

LA130NA

Boulton Row

LA158JE

Greystone Lane

LA158LG

Devoke Water Gardens

LA158PP

Station Terrace

LA158DN

Market Street

LA158JQ

Hare Ghyll

LA158XA

Stainton Drive

LA158QU

Rydal Close

LA158AU

Spring Gardens

LA158QP

Ennerdale Close

LA158XG

Newton Road

LA158BE

Buccleuch Street

LA158LQ

Goose Green

LA158PD

Ruskin Avenue

LA158QF

Brent Avenue

LA158SX

Buccleuch Street

LA158EW

King Street

LA158LZ

Green Lane

LA158SZ

Torver Row

LA130LU

Newton Road

LA130NE

Miller Close

LA158PL

Station Road

LA158AA

Market Street

LA158BG

Ann Street

LA158JA

King Street

LA158JL

Dalton South

LA158DL

Market Street

LA158HG

Briarcliffe Gardens

LA158HY

Bankside

LA158NZ

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158PS

Railway Terrace

LA158QT

Windermere Close

LA158RJ

Tudor Square

LA158TE

Crown Mews

LA158XW

Cambridge Court

LA158DZ

Beckside Road

LA158EY

Ulverston Road

LA158BJ

Romney Avenue

LA158FG

Greenhills Way

LA158HD

Crooklands Terrace

LA158TD

Filbert Close

LA158EA

Ulverston Road

LA158RW

Albert Street

LA130LZ

Newton Cross Road

LA158UQ

Levens Close

LA130NT

Newton Road

LA158AW

Market Street

LA158NJ

Bowness Road

LA158PF

Pennington Close

LA158PY

Dunlin Drive

LA158XF

Dendron Close

LA158JF

Longlands Cottage

LA158LP

Anticross

LA158QN

Coronation Drive

LA158HT

Bridge Close

LA158NS

Langdale Crescent

LA158XQ

Underwood Terrace

LA158EU

Prince Street

LA158HA

Hayeswater Drive

LA158HE

Lord Street

LA158HH

Duke Street

LA158NA

Green Lane

LA158QS

Thirlmere Close

LA158QW

Buttermere Drive

LA158QY

Tantabank

LA158UD

Maidenlands Crescent

LA130ED

Newton Cross Road

LA158HN

Victoria Street

LA158BN

Romney Park

LA158FF

Hillside Close

LA158LW

Newton Road

LA158DX

Beckside Road

LA158ES

Broughton Road

LA158GE

Station Road

LA158PE

Scales Close

LA158PJ

Garden Lea

LA158DJ

Market Street

LA158NE

Barnes Avenue

LA158PT

Greystone Mount

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.