Postcode LA15 8QH 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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.
Dalton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Dalton South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% 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.
The average income per household in Dalton South is £42,062 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA15 8QH.
Dalton South near LA15 8QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dalton (Cumbria) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dalton (Cumbria) | N/A | Walking directions to Dalton (Cumbria) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £307,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £222,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 50 | £129,250 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA15 8QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 82, Coronation Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8QH | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 29, Greystone Lane, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 31, Greystone Lane, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,500 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 29, Coronation Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £94,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 18, Buttermere Drive, Dalton-In-Furness, LA15 8QW | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the LA15 8QH postcode area, located within Dalton South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA15 8QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Ruskin Avenue, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8LU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Open All Hours | 36 Ulverston Road, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8EF | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA15 8QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Taylor
Dalton South - Elected 5 May 2022
Tony Callister
Dalton South - Elected 5 May 2022
Michelle Scrogham
Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA15 8QH records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around LA15 8QH in Dalton South is £168,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LA15 8QH, including Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School (Good) and George Romney Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA15 8QH is Dalton (Cumbria), about 505 m away.
LA15 8QH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA15 8QH 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).
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.