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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 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 9 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
176
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
89.89(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.93(+167%)
Public order
22.29(+121%)
Shoplifting
20.89(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.66(+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

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £87,250 in Old Barrow and Hindpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £232,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Barrow and Hindpool 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 Old Barrow and Hindpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£165,000
Flats3£90,000
Semi-Detached10£147,475
Terraced124£85,000

10 years median price trend in Old Barrow and Hindpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool.

All postcodes in Old Barrow and Hindpool

LA145RG

Drake Street

LA145TU

Melbourne Street

LA141EG

Rawlinson Street

LA141PN

Dalton Road

LA141RU

Duke Street

LA142DR

Ramsden Street

LA142EP

Barton Street

LA142JQ

St Georges Square

LA142QS

Abercorn Street

LA142SD

Island Road

LA145SX

Keyes Street

LA145TW

Hartington Street

LA149SA

Parade Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.