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LA14 5AP

West View Road

Ormsgill and Parkside

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Overview

Postcode LA14 5AP is located in an urban city, within the Ormsgill and Parkside ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Parkside area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parkside is £46,127 per year. The nearest station is Barrow-In-Furness, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barrow Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Parkside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Parkside has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Parkside is £46,127 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA14 5AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Parkside near LA14 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barrow-In-Furness located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA14 5AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Barrow-In-Furness

N/A

Walking directions to Barrow-In-Furness

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA14 5AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarrow ParkLargeWalking directions to Barrow Park
0.5 miHindpool Urban ParkSmallWalking directions to Hindpool Urban Park

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
13,947.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.57(+25%)
Public order
12.7(+25%)
Other theft
8.47(+28%)
Shoplifting
8.47(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
95.28%
Other Asian
3
1.42%
Irish
3
1.42%
Other
2
0.94%
Chinese
1
0.47%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
40
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
38
21.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.22%
No qualifications
28
15.56%
Apprenticeship
24
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
31.93%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Owns outright
33
27.73%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.04%
Shared ownership
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Ormsgill and Parkside

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £220K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Ormsgill and Parkside area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£407,500£255
Semi-Detached50£191,500£211
Terraced99£141,000£156
Flats5£77,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ormsgill and Parkside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158,950£85,000£128,000£91,250
2017£257,500£70,000£152,000£97,050
2018£279,950£100,000£140,000£97,500
2019£275,000£75,000£167,500£100,000
2020£305,000£145,000£162,500£109,000
2021£349,995£67,500£170,000£119,500
2022£331,000£58,000£169,500£118,000
2023£420,000£75,000£200,000£123,000
2024£350,000£75,000£202,000£117,000
2025£356,500£77,500£200,000£127,250
2026£340,000£55,000£190,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£152£143£111
2017£233£113£155£113
2018£249£179£161£114
2019£253£88£162£114
2020£223£158£171£123
2021£271£100£181£133
2022£283£80£201£138
2023£250£116£199£137
2024£246£110£211£140
2025£269£150£201£141
2026£254£57£213£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ormsgill and Parkside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ormsgill and Parkside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA14 5AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA14 5AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026117, Westmorland Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5ARTerracedFreehold£115,000
11 Sept 202590, Westmorland Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5ARTerracedFreehold£97,500
10 Sept 2025127, Westmorland Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5ARTerracedFreehold£86,500
09 Apr 202589, Westmorland Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5ARTerracedFreehold£75,750
10 Feb 2025128, Westmorland Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5ARTerracedFreehold£116,000

Schools

In the LA14 5AP postcode area, located within Parkside, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA14 5AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryVictoria AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryHindpool Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA14 5AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA14 5AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodAinslie Street, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 5BJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food97-101 Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5QJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTesco Express331 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1BSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsdaWalney Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5UGWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miWell FedDalton Road, Westmorland and Furness, LA14 1PNWalking directions to Well Fed

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA14 5AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverly Ann Morgan

Ormsgill and Parkside - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Bill McEwan

Ormsgill and Parkside - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Derek Brook

Ormsgill and Parkside - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Michelle Scrogham

Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarrow and FurnessE14001076
ParishBarrowE04013220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ParksideE02003981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barrow-in-Furness 005EE01019171
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA14 5AP

Is LA14 5AP (Parkside) safe?

The area around LA14 5AP records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA14 5AP?

The median sale price around LA14 5AP in Parkside is £160,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA14 5AP?

There are 17 schools close to LA14 5AP, including Victoria Academy (Outstanding), Hindpool Nursery School (Requires improvement) and St James' CofE Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA14 5AP?

The closest station to LA14 5AP is Barrow-In-Furness, about 285 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA14 5AP?

LA14 5AP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA14 5AP (Parkside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA14 5AP is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Beverly Ann Morgan (Labour Party), Bill McEwan (Labour Party) and Derek Brook (Labour Party).

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.