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Hawcoat and Newbarns

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About

Hawcoat and Newbarns form a largely residential ward on the northern edge of Barrow-in-Furness. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and several primary schools serving the community. Open green spaces like Hawcoat Park provide recreational areas, with the park also hosting sporting facilities. The ward is bordered by the trunk road leading out of the town, marking a clear transition to more rural surroundings.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Furness Railway's historic Park South Junction within the area, a remnant of the extensive industrial rail network that once serviced the town's shipyards. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of property types. The ward's community identity is anchored by its local services and the social hub of Hawcoat Park Sports Club.

Area overview

On average Hawcoat and Newbarns has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawcoat and Newbarns is £46,784 per year. There are 7 schools in Hawcoat and Newbarns: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hawcoat and Newbarns is home to around 10,869 people, with a population density of about 1,482.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hawcoat and Newbarns Population
10,869
Population density
1,482.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.72(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(-8%)
Public order
7.54(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.05(-77%)
Drugs
2.85(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,269
94.48%
Indian
117
1.08%
Other White
97
0.89%
Other Asian
73
0.67%
Chinese
50
0.46%
Total population: 10,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,929
31.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,815
19.8%
No qualifications
1,452
15.84%
Apprenticeship
1,013
11.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
999
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,395
50.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,684
35.59%
Social rents from council
272
5.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
223
4.71%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.16%
Total households: 4,732

Property prices in Hawcoat and Newbarns

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £250,500 in Hawcoat and Newbarns area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hawcoat and Newbarns 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 Hawcoat and Newbarns over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£368,000
Flats2£132,475
Semi-Detached82£237,500
Terraced15£177,000

10 years median price trend in Hawcoat and Newbarns

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawcoat and Newbarns.

All postcodes in Hawcoat and Newbarns

LA144HH

Cowlarns Road

LA139EU

Hempland Avenue

LA144JG

Old Farm Close

LA144HU

Cliffe Lane

LA144PQ

Yewdale Avenue

LA139UD

Shelley Drive

LA144HR

Gladstone Terrace

LA144PY

Millwood Lane

LA144RX

Vespers Grove

LA139LX

Yew Tree Walk

LA130BS

Abbotsmead Approach

LA144PB

Glenridding Drive

LA145PS

Furness Park Road

LA130DG

Flass Lane

LA139LR

Ostley Bank

LA144NB

Dunmail Raise

LA139UB

Coleridge Close

LA144NQ

Keppelwray Drive

LA139JH

Litchmead Grove

LA144HS

Hawcoat Lane

LA141GP

Abbey Way

LA145PR

Oxford Street

LA139UR

Stoneleigh Close

LA139NQ

Sandylands Lane

LA139ES

Rising Side

LA139ND

Athens Drive

LA139HW

Little Croft

LA141BP

Abbey Way

LA139JF

Valley Drive

LA139JQ

Monks Vale Grove

LA144LG

Rakesmoor Lane

LA139NU

Friars Lane

LA139PN

St Marys Road

LA139LN

Harrel Lane

LA141GW

Abbey Way

LA139EB

Lesh Lane

LA144NX

Ravenglass Road

LA144HY

Quarry Brow

LA144SJ

Porticus Drive

LA130AH

Highlands Avenue

LA144LD

Summerhill Gardens

LA130AP

Beacon Crescent

LA144NH

Seatoller Place

LA144JT

Conyers Avenue

LA130AA

Flass Lane

LA130DZ

Flass Lane

LA139DQ

Bridgegate Avenue

LA144PD

Egremont Gardens

LA130AN

Maylands Grove

LA139UW

Manor Park

LA145QE

Grantley Road

LA130NZ

Leith Flat Brow

LA130BU

Redwater Gardens

LA144SA

Skelwith Drive

LA144QB

Rakesmoor Lane

LA130BZ

Flass Lane

LA139HF

Middle Hill

LA139TY

Keats Close

LA144PH

Elterwater Crescent

LA144JE

Braunton Drive

LA139LJ

Harrel Lane

LA144NE

Hardknott Gardens

LA145PY

Furness Park Road

LA139HN

Middleton Avenue

LA144PP

Skelwith Drive

LA139JW

Infield Gardens

LA144PA

Glenridding Drive

LA130BP

Gleaston Avenue

LA130GQ

Tamworth Drive

LA145QA

Thorncliffe Road

LA145PX

Furness Park Road

LA144NP

Whinlatter Drive

LA144EL

Norland Avenue

LA139EJ

Laurence Avenue

LA130DE

Flass Lane

LA144PW

Greystoke Gardens

LA139BF

Chancel Close

LA130BJ

Flass Lane

LA139EN

Kendall Croft

LA139JD

Hollow Lane

LA139JG

Valley Drive

LA130GU

Sherborne Avenue

LA144JH

Lynter Court

LA130BX

Friars Terrace

LA139UG

Chetwynde Park

LA145PT

Furness Park Road

LA141GU

Abbey Way

LA144HF

Hawcoat Lane

LA130AL

Maylands Avenue

LA144LW

Crummock Drive

LA144ND

Kirkstone Crescent

LA144LB

Dalton Lane

LA144NZ

Threlkeld Gardens

LA144QD

Rakesmoor Lane

LA144PL

Dalton Lane

LA139LB

Croslands Park

LA139LS

Harrel Lane

LA144LX

Seathwaite Road

LA139DX

Bewley Mews

LA139DY

Lesh Lane

Data Sources

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