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LA14 5UY

Walney Road

Old Barrow and Hindpool

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Overview

Postcode LA14 5UY is located in an urban city, within the Old Barrow and Hindpool ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Orsmgill & Hindpool area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orsmgill & Hindpool is £32,777 per year. The nearest station is Barrow-In-Furness, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Orsmgill & Hindpool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Orsmgill & Hindpool has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Orsmgill & Hindpool is £32,777 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from LA14 5UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Orsmgill & Hindpool near LA14 5UY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA14 5UY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Barrow-In-Furness

N/A

Walking directions to Barrow-In-Furness

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
1,738.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-61%)
Public order
14.39(+42%)
Shoplifting
14.39(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.23(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.39(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
95.88%
Chinese
4
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.03%
Indian
2
0.69%
Other
2
0.69%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25.11%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.32%
Apprenticeship
32
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
43.07%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.44%
Other social rented
6
4.38%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

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.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA14 5UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA14 5UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202657, Walney Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5UGTerracedFreehold£82,500
11 Jun 202618, St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
06 Feb 202618, St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
08 Dec 20255, St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
29 Oct 20251, St James Gardens, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£201,000

Schools

In the LA14 5UY postcode area, located within Orsmgill & Hindpool, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA14 5UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNurseryHindpool Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Pius X Catholic Primary School, BarrowAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBrisbane Park Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA14 5UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA14 5UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWalney Road, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5UGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miPremier- Dutton's Convenience Store74-76 Schneider Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5DPWalking directions to Premier- Dutton's Convenience Store
0.5 miFarmfoodsWalney Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UNWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 5UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Cassidy

Old Barrow and Hindpool - Elected 4 May 2023

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)Orsmgill & HindpoolE02003980
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barrow-in-Furness 004BE01019159
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LA14 5UY

Is LA14 5UY (Orsmgill & Hindpool) safe?

The area around LA14 5UY records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LA14 5UY?

The median sale price around LA14 5UY in Orsmgill & Hindpool is £94,040 (about £113 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA14 5UY?

There are 11 schools close to LA14 5UY, including Hindpool Nursery School (Requires improvement), St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow and Brisbane Park Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA14 5UY?

The closest station to LA14 5UY is Barrow-In-Furness, about 1,067 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA14 5UY?

LA14 5UY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA14 5UY (Orsmgill & Hindpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA14 5UY is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Cassidy (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.