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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

LA139NA

Hector Street

LA130BF

Hawcoat and Newbarns

LA144LP

Keswick Avenue

LA144JA

Roanhead Lane

LA144LS

Patterdale Drive

LA144PU

Helvellyn Walk

LA139HA

Denton Road

LA139EP

Hare Lane

LA139HL

Woodward Avenue

LA139LA

Croslands Park Road

LA144HG

Clovelly Terrace

LA130GS

Norham Close

LA139NJ

Croft Park Grove

LA139NF

Sandylands Lane

LA139EQ

Lesh Lane

LA144RE

The Gardens

LA144JU

Redmayne Avenue

LA141GR

Abbey Way

LA130AD

Flass Lane

LA144NY

Buttermere Crescent

LA144RA

The Crescent

LA144LL

Keswick Avenue

LA139JX

Abbotsfield Gardens

LA139ER

Rising Side

LA144EJ

Wheatclose Road

LA130AR

Meadowlands Avenue

LA144EU

Portland Crescent

LA144ES

Norland Avenue

LA144HX

Bideford Gardens

LA144PS

St Bees Drive

LA141GQ

Abbey Way

LA144JX

Yealand Drive

LA144LQ

Rakesmoor Lane

LA130GX

Featherstone Crescent

LA144NN

Rydal Avenue

LA130DQ

Flass Lane

LA130PG

Manor Road

LA144QE

Park Road

LA144HE

Hawcoat Lane

LA130GP

Farnham Close

LA130DD

Riverside Gardens

LA144HJ

Cowlarns Road

LA144HZ

Roanhead Lane

LA144JS

Dane Avenue

LA139LU

Yew Tree Terrace

LA130BY

Flass Meadows

LA130GT

Morton Close

LA144NW

Rydal Avenue

LA144EW

Hartland Road

LA139PU

Mirfield Close

LA130BE

Red River Walk

LA139JY

Abbey Road

LA139LY

Yew Tree Gardens

LA144PN

Ennerdale Drive

LA130AU

Highlands Avenue

LA144PF

Skelwith Drive

LA139DU

Bewley Steps

LA130DB

Flass Lane

LA139LH

Holyoake Avenue

LA144HQ

Hawcoat Lane

LA139HD

Middle Hill

LA139LZ

Hector Street

LA139LQ

Rating Lane

LA144SH

Penstock Avenue

LA144EY

Hill Road

LA144LU

Borrowdale Gardens

LA139JP

Infield Crescent

LA144PT

Bowfell Crescent

LA144LF

Cheltenham Street

LA139UN

Inglewood

LA144PG

Skelwith Drive

LA130AE

Clevelands Avenue

LA139DH

Bridgegate Avenue

LA144EZ

Hill Road

LA139HE

Middle Hill

LA139NX

Friars Lane

LA139LW

Hollow Lane

LA139LD

Rating Lane

LA139NG

Newbarns Village

LA130AJ

Highlands Grove

LA139NB

Dorcas Avenue

LA144NA

Dunmail Raise

LA139HS

Headmeadow

LA139EA

Lesh Lane

LA144QG

Railway Terrace

LA139EH

Laurence Avenue

LA144NS

Whinlatter Drive

LA144EN

Norland Avenue

LA141GL

Abbey Way

LA139UU

Welbeck Close

LA139TZ

Burns Avenue

LA139LE

Rating Lane

LA144LN

Windermere Avenue

LA145PU

Rusland Avenue

LA139LG

Rating Lane

LA139LT

Newbarns Village

LA130GR

Hadleigh Drive

LA130AB

Flass Lane

LA144RY

Cleeve Avenue

LA144ET

Portland Crescent

Data Sources

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