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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

LA158DR

Meadow Grove

LA158DW

Station Road

LA158JA

King Street

LA158BD

Skelgate

LA158PN

Grove Street

LA158PT

Greystone Mount

LA158BL

Romney Park

LA158RJ

Tudor Square

LA158EY

Ulverston Road

LA158BH

Mount Pleasant

LA158PF

Pennington Close

LA158QD

Tantabank

Data Sources

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