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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

LA158PX

Greystone Lane

LA158NJ

Bowness Road

LA158XG

Newton Road

LA158LF

Abbey Road

LA158XL

Marton Close

LA158AE

Market Street

LA158EZ

Ulverston Road

LA158HB

Crooklands Brow

LA158SZ

Torver Row

LA130NF

Woodbine Lane

LA158HP

Ainslie Street

LA158EW

King Street

LA158XQ

Underwood Terrace

LA158HX

Egerton Terrace

LA158FL

Dalton South

LA158SW

Devonshire Street

LA158JJ

Yarl Well

LA158BB

Castle Street

LA158NT

Skelwith Drive

LA158UE

Romney Road

LA158EL

King Street

LA158PR

Station Close

LA158FG

Greenhills Way

LA158DY

Dale Terrace

LA158NA

Green Lane

LA158XW

Cambridge Court

LA130LX

Johnson Street

LA158QX

Coronation Drive

LA158HQ

Lord Street

LA158NF

Newton Road

LA158PP

Station Terrace

LA158ET

Prince Street

LA130LT

Newton Road

LA158PU

Hollygate Road

LA158GD

St Helens Hill

LA158DX

Beckside Road

LA158RG

Market Street

LA158ND

Crompton Drive

LA158NN

Langdale Crescent

LA158DL

Market Street

LA158JE

Greystone Lane

LA158BE

Buccleuch Street

LA158LN

Hollygate Road

LA158NH

Calder Drive

LA158SN

Porter Street

LA158EJ

Albert Street

LA158LY

Thornton Park

LA158PZ

Brent Avenue

LA158HT

Bridge Close

LA158LR

Newton Road

LA158QF

Brent Avenue

LA158EF

Ulverston Road

LA158XE

Baycliff Drive

LA130SG

Billings Road

LA158AZ

Market Place

LA158NR

Langdale Crescent

LA130PE

Abbey Road

LA158UQ

Levens Close

LA158NQ

Newton Road

LA130LY

Dalton Road

LA158LP

Anticross

LA158PL

Station Road

LA158QL

Ullswater Close

LA158HA

Hayeswater Drive

LA158HF

Lord Street

LA158PJ

Garden Lea

LA158DS

Meadow Grove

LA158NZ

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158LZ

Green Lane

LA158QA

Kestrel Drive

LA158DP

Beckside Road

LA158EE

Queens Terrace

LA158NY

Dalton Fields Lane

LA158HE

Lord Street

LA130PF

Long Lane

LA158AU

Spring Gardens

LA158HS

Hartington Street

LA158UR

Graythwaite Close

LA158TA

Olive Close

LA158FE

Ainslie Street

LA158EN

King Street

LA158LX

Thornton Park

LA158HG

Briarcliffe Gardens

LA158SX

Buccleuch Street

LA158NE

Barnes Avenue

LA158AW

Market Street

LA158UB

Mouzell Bank

LA130NG

Greystone Lane

LA158LW

Newton Road

LA130NE

Miller Close

LA158HN

Victoria Street

LA158RP

Broughton Road

LA158AB

Market Street

LA158DJ

Market Street

LA158NX

Eskdale Drive

LA158QW

Buttermere Drive

LA130NB

Newton Cross Road

LA158DZ

Beckside Road

LA158PD

Ruskin Avenue

LA158LT

Coniston Avenue

Data Sources

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