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LA15 8AZ

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Dalton South

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Detailed insights for LA15 8AZ

Overview

Postcode LA15 8AZ is located in a rural town, within the Dalton South ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Dalton South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dalton South is £42,062 per year. The nearest station is Dalton (Cumbria), about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Dalton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dalton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dalton South is £42,062 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA15 8AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dalton South near LA15 8AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dalton (Cumbria) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA15 8AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Dalton (Cumbria)

N/A

Walking directions to Dalton (Cumbria)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
457.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.85(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-58%)
Shoplifting
4.16(-28%)
Other theft
2.08(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
96.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.18%
Indian
2
0.79%
Pakistani
1
0.39%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
33.04%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.98%
No qualifications
33
14.54%
Apprenticeship
19
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
46.03%
Owns with a mortgage
45
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Dalton South

Median price£168,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £225K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Dalton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,792 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£307,000£251
Semi-Detached40£222,500£247
Terraced50£129,250£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£145,000£96,000
2017£245,000£163,000£97,500
2018£230,000£155,750£97,975
2019£265,000£157,975£110,000
2020£287,500£166,500£106,750
2021£303,750£175,000£121,750
2022£287,000£210,000£127,750
2023£360,475£183,750£109,000
2024£310,000£220,000£125,000
2025£264,000£220,000£140,000
2026£332,500£215,050£124,700
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£188£127
2017£201£187£119
2018£225£186£121
2019£237£203£135
2020£230£194£126
2021£211£212£144
2022£290£238£160
2023£301£224£137
2024£243£257£135
2025£239£247£171
2026£240£254£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dalton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA15 8AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA15 8AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 20255, Castle Street, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8BBTerracedFreehold£235,000
26 Feb 20265, Kings Mount, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8AYDetachedFreehold£185,000
25 Sept 20251, Abbey Road, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8LFDetachedFreehold£420,000
05 May 20265, Court Five, Market Street, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8ASTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Jul 20256, Court Five, Market Street, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8ASTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the LA15 8AZ postcode area, located within Dalton South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA15 8AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDowdales SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChapel Street Infants and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA15 8AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA15 8AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodMarket Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miExpress Market149 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8RQWalking directions to Express Market
0.4 miMorrisons Daily7-11 Ruskin Avenue, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8LUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miOpen All Hours36 Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8EFWalking directions to Open All Hours

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 LA15 8AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Taylor

Dalton South - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Tony Callister

Dalton South - 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
WardDalton SouthE05014223
ParishDalton Town with NewtonE04002443
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dalton SouthE02003978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barrow-in-Furness 002BE01019149
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA15 8AZ

Is LA15 8AZ (Dalton South) safe?

The area around LA15 8AZ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near LA15 8AZ?

The median sale price around LA15 8AZ in Dalton South is £168,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA15 8AZ?

There are 5 schools close to LA15 8AZ, including Dowdales School (Good), Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School (Good) and Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA15 8AZ?

The closest station to LA15 8AZ is Dalton (Cumbria), about 468 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA15 8AZ?

LA15 8AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA15 8AZ (Dalton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA15 8AZ is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Taylor (Independent) and Tony Callister (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.