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Old Barrow and Hindpool

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About

Old Barrow and Hindpool is a central urban ward in Barrow-in-Furness, focused on industry and residential areas. The district contains the large Devonshire Dock Hall shipbuilding complex and associated industrial estates, which are key local employers. Housing consists primarily of Victorian and early 20th-century terraced homes, built to serve the historic shipyard workforce. The area is defined by its functional relationship to the port and manufacturing sectors.

The ward includes the main railway station and several major retail parks, acting as a transport and commercial hub. Green space is provided by Hindpool Park and the adjacent Barrow Park. A notable local feature is the Dock Museum, situated within a former dry dock, which details the town's industrial and maritime history. The area's layout and infrastructure are fundamentally shaped by its long-standing industrial purpose.

Area overview

On average Old Barrow and Hindpool has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Barrow and Hindpool is £31,851 per year. There are 7 schools in Old Barrow and Hindpool: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Barrow and Hindpool is home to around 12,159 people, with a population density of about 2,124.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Barrow and Hindpool Population
12,159
Population density
2,124.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.94(+149%)
Public order
21.96(+117%)
Shoplifting
21.22(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.81(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.94(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,294
92.86%
Other White
253
2.08%
Other Asian
106
0.87%
Chinese
101
0.83%
African
73
0.6%
Total population: 12,162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,367
23.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,826
18.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,778
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,482
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,226
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 9,927

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,022
31.99%
Owns outright
1,616
25.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,315
20.81%
Other social rented
663
10.49%
Social rents from council
523
8.28%
Total households: 6,320

Property prices in Old Barrow and Hindpool

Median price£94,040
Price per sq ft£113
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£76K – £122K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £94,040 (about £113 per square foot) in Old Barrow and Hindpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £205,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£165,000£319
Semi-Detached15£150,000£225
Terraced123£90,000£111
Flats3£60,000£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Barrow and Hindpool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£32,000£129,995£55,000
2017£39,750£119,750£64,500
2018£165,750£34,000£126,500£66,000
2019£172,995£37,250£106,995£65,000
2020£156,995£43,000£105,998£69,975
2021£162,995£39,000£122,995£73,000
2022£173,998£47,500£155,000£80,000
2023£253,975£47,000£145,750£76,100
2024£54,000£137,500£78,000
2025£165,000£60,000£150,000£87,250
2026£187,500£98,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£51£195£72
2017£75£154£79
2018£264£78£153£77
2019£147£69£147£77
2020£176£87£157£85
2021£206£68£177£88
2022£217£100£192£98
2023£217£81£140£97
2024£123£173£96
2025£319£109£226£111
2026£229£113
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Barrow and Hindpool in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Old Barrow and Hindpool

Is Old Barrow and Hindpool safe?

Old Barrow and Hindpool records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Old Barrow and Hindpool?

The median sale price in Old Barrow and Hindpool is £94,040 (about £113 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Old Barrow and Hindpool?

Old Barrow and Hindpool has 7 primary schools (6 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Old Barrow and Hindpool?

Old Barrow and Hindpool scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Old Barrow and Hindpool sits around rank 1,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Old Barrow and Hindpool?

The average household income in Old Barrow and Hindpool is around £31,851 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Old Barrow and Hindpool?

Old Barrow and Hindpool is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dave Cassidy (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Old Barrow and Hindpool

LA141LX

Hawke Street

LA145WT

Cheltenham Street

LA142JN

School Street

LA142RB

Brig Street

LA141TJ

Mcclean Close

LA142HY

Church Street

LA142BG

Brathay Crescent

LA142TU

Egerton Court

LA142RT

Farm Street

LA145SU

Vernon Street

LA141UT

Calcutta Street

LA142EQ

Lumley Street

LA141BA

Harrison Street

LA145UG

Walney Road

LA141NW

Anson Street

LA141TN

Mill Street

LA141HB

Greengate Street

LA142BP

Penrith Street

LA141YB

Anson Street

LA142AZ

Mosley Street

LA142BU

Ramsden Street

LA141PR

Dalton Road

LA141NE

Bath Street

LA142TT

Egerton Court

LA141HD

Paradise Street

LA142UT

Talisman Close

LA141PH

Dalton Road

LA141EG

Rawlinson Street

LA142BF

Fenman Close

LA142AS

Raglan Street

LA142HH

Ramsden Street

LA142RS

Dunoon Street

LA149SB

Old Barrow and Hindpool

LA142HZ

Church Street

LA141RH

Duke Street

LA141EQ

James Street

LA141HS

Harley Street

LA145TF

Parry Street

LA141ST

Dalkeith Street

LA142BY

Marsh Street

LA141AA

Abbey Road

LA149SR

Old Barrow and Hindpool

LA142QB

Stewart Street

LA141SX

Gradwell Court

LA142HA

Hardy Street

LA141DF

Allison Street

LA145TB

Nelson Street

LA145TT

Melbourne Street

LA145SL

Hartington Street

LA142AP

Raglan Street

LA142EA

Smeaton Street

LA141YA

Franklin Street

LA142JR

Cross Street

LA142DG

Rawlinson Street

LA142PS

Stanley Road

LA141DU

Crellin Street

LA145UE

Blake Street

LA142AU

Macadam Street

LA141FD

Michaelson Road

LA142HN

Spring Street

LA142BE

Briggs Street

LA142FJ

Michaelson Road

LA141AE

Hindpool Road

LA142QD

Burnaby Street

LA142PD

Hindpool Road

LA142JH

Albert Street

LA142JJ

Lonsdale Street

LA145RQ

Holker Street

LA142RX

Farm Street

LA141HA

Church Street

LA142HQ

Ramsden Street

LA141NL

Bath Street

LA141LE

Dalton Road

LA142NA

Hollywood Park

LA141NA

Dundonald Street

LA145RN

Parker Street

LA142QG

Ferry Road

LA141SF

Cavendish Street

LA142LJ

Cornwallis Street

LA141JB

Dalton Road

LA142ES

Macadam Street

LA141HU

Parade Street

LA142PW

North Road

LA142TW

Ramsden Dock Road

LA141JH

Dalton Road

LA142FH

Lonsdale Street

LA141SZ

Hannay Close

LA141EN

Lord Street

LA142ST

St Andrews Street

LA141XH

Cheltenham Street

LA145SA

Osborne Street

LA141QY

Carlisle Street

LA142UD

Andrews Way

LA142RP

Dundee Street

LA145TG

Keyes Street

LA145UH

Holker Street

LA142AA

Marsh Street

LA141LL

Hawke Street

LA145PQ

Cheltenham Street

LA142SU

St Andrews Street

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.