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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£168,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £225K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Dalton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,792 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£307,000£251
Semi-Detached40£222,500£247
Terraced50£129,250£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£145,000£96,000
2017£245,000£163,000£97,500
2018£230,000£155,750£97,975
2019£265,000£157,975£110,000
2020£287,500£166,500£106,750
2021£303,750£175,000£121,750
2022£287,000£210,000£127,750
2023£360,475£183,750£109,000
2024£310,000£220,000£125,000
2025£264,000£220,000£140,000
2026£332,500£215,050£124,700
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£188£127
2017£201£187£119
2018£225£186£121
2019£237£203£135
2020£230£194£126
2021£211£212£144
2022£290£238£160
2023£301£224£137
2024£243£257£135
2025£239£247£171
2026£240£254£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dalton South in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.