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Ormsgill and Parkside

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About

Ormsgill and Parkside form a residential ward on the southwestern edge of Barrow-in-Furness. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It sits between the green expanse of Ormsgill Reservoir and the industrial land bordering Walney Channel. Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and small parades of shops serving the neighbourhood's daily needs.

The landscape is marked by its proximity to both water and woodland, with paths leading around the reservoir and into the wooded slopes of Parkside. The area has a close-knit community feel, with active local groups. Historically, housing here was developed to accommodate workers from the nearby shipyard and other industries, which continues to influence its demographic character today.

Area overview

On average Ormsgill and Parkside has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ormsgill and Parkside is £39,803 per year. There are 5 schools in Ormsgill and Parkside: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ormsgill and Parkside is home to around 11,167 people, with a population density of about 1,949.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ormsgill and Parkside Population
11,167
Population density
1,949.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.66(+10%)
Public order
9.85(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+5%)
Other theft
4.93(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,720
96.04%
Other White
89
0.8%
Other Asian
81
0.73%
Irish
35
0.31%
African
33
0.3%
Total population: 11,162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,219
24.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,956
21.46%
No qualifications
1,639
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,243
13.64%
Apprenticeship
942
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 9,115

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,771
34.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,736
34.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
675
13.22%
Social rents from council
639
12.52%
Other social rented
143
2.8%
Total households: 5,104

Property prices in Ormsgill and Parkside

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £136,750 in Ormsgill and Parkside area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ormsgill and Parkside 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 Ormsgill and Parkside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£407,500
Flats2£114,750
Semi-Detached35£186,000
Terraced100£124,500

10 years median price trend in Ormsgill and Parkside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside.

All postcodes in Ormsgill and Parkside

LA139AH

Fairfield Lane

LA144AA

Schneider Road

LA144BL

Morecambe Crescent

LA145HS

Lincoln Street

LA145LU

Spring Grove

LA145NJ

Victoria Road

LA144DD

Angle Meadow Lane

LA144RJ

Broad Close

LA145BW

Longmynd Avenue

LA145DW

Schneider Road

LA145EW

Alder Road

LA144RN

Helmsley Drive

LA145LY

Harrogate Street

LA145NP

Princess Street

LA139AU

Carlton Avenue

LA144QT

Park Road

LA144RD

Bouthwood Road

LA144RG

High White Close

LA145AA

Dorset Street

LA145HJ

Brighton Street

LA145LX

Lichfield Close

LA139AP

Jesmond Avenue

LA139HZ

Prospect Road

LA144BE

Broad Close

LA144BZ

Low Cliff

LA144EF

Middlefield

LA145JT

Victoria Road

LA145PN

Grasmere Road

LA139AQ

Westbourne Crescent

LA145NZ

Highfield Road

LA145JF

Harrogate Street

LA144TD

High Lea Walk

LA145EJ

Willow Road

LA144AE

Ormsgill Lane

LA144AQ

Leeds Avenue

LA145DE

Newport Street

LA145JH

Hertford Street

LA144DA

Schneider Road

LA144TE

Near Field Walk

LA145XD

St Matthews Mews

LA139BS

Greengate Street

LA144DX

Sandscale Terrace

LA145BX

Elkstone Avenue

LA144EQ

Bank Lane

LA145BS

Pennine Gardens

LA145NL

Victoria Road

LA144EH

Middle Cliff

LA144RL

Baysdale Close

LA145AF

Hibbert Road

LA145NT

Norfolk Street

LA145NY

Queen Street

LA139BB

Park Drive

LA139DT

Greengate Street

LA139FF

Gosforth Crescent

LA144QS

Park Road

LA144RF

Scarth Road

LA145HQ

Settle Street

LA145NR

Harrogate Street

LA145PE

Newby Terrace

LA145AL

Longreins Road

LA145ER

Alder Road

LA145FA

Schneider Road

LA139AE

Brighton Street

LA144DH

Sowerby Avenue

LA145BA

Ainslie Street

LA145BN

Cheviot Green

LA145HA

Ainslie Street

LA145HF

Settle Street

LA139BH

Park Avenue

LA145BB

Ainslie Street

LA145DQ

Reynolds Place

LA145HR

Settle Street

LA145HU

Stafford Street

LA144TG

Middle Cliff

LA145AP

West View Road

LA145BE

Ainslie Street

LA145DJ

Dudley Street

LA145LL

Beverley Avenue

LA144BH

Canterbury Terrace

LA144DQ

Sowerby Avenue

LA145AS

Westmorland Street

LA145DF

Romney Road

LA145EP

Alder Road

LA145HB

Warwick Street

LA145JP

Abbey Road

LA145LF

Abbey Road

LA139AX

West Avenue

LA144AU

Middle Field

LA145EF

Lime Street

LA145FB

Schneider Court

LA145HG

Brighton Street

LA145HL

Kendal Street

LA145TZ

Arlington Court

LA139FD

Tanfield Drive

LA145XS

Badger Court

LA139AT

Carlton Avenue

LA144AL

Chester Street

LA144SD

Netherby Drive

LA145DY

Maple Street

LA145LW

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Data Sources

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