Postcode LA16 7BX is located in a rural town, within the Dalton North ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Askam & Dalton North area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Askam & Dalton North is £47,566 per year. The nearest station is Askam, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Askam & Dalton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Askam & Dalton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Askam & Dalton North is £47,566 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA16 7BX.
Askam & Dalton North near LA16 7BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Askam located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Askam | N/A | Walking directions to Askam |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £185 per square foot) in Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £597,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £385,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £255,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 61 | £137,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 2 | £116,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234,950 | £105,000 | £179,500 | £105,500 |
| 2017 | £253,000 | £80,000 | £167,500 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £248,500 | £78,000 | £194,950 | £103,750 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £95,000 | £177,500 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £76,000 | £176,475 | £112,000 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £80,000 | £213,250 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £297,500 | £101,000 | £227,500 | £122,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | — | £206,000 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £55,000 | £242,500 | £127,500 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | — | £230,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £402,000 | £116,000 | £270,250 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £118 | £194 | £111 |
| 2017 | £190 | £140 | £173 | £106 |
| 2018 | £207 | £84 | £197 | £119 |
| 2019 | £208 | £100 | £189 | £115 |
| 2020 | £204 | £88 | £195 | £125 |
| 2021 | £206 | £131 | £216 | £125 |
| 2022 | £263 | £149 | £238 | £138 |
| 2023 | £253 | — | £236 | £137 |
| 2024 | £249 | £83 | £253 | £128 |
| 2025 | £285 | — | £241 | £148 |
| 2026 | £314 | £127 | £247 | £164 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA16 7BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 5, Victoria Street, Askam-In-Furness, LA16 7BX | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 34, Victoria Street, Askam-In-Furness, LA16 7BX | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 22, Furnace Place, Askam-In-Furness, LA16 7BU | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 120, Parklands Terrace, Askam-In-Furness, LA16 7DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 5, Fawn Close, Askam-In-Furness, LA16 7HS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the LA16 7BX postcode area, located within Askam & Dalton North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA16 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Angel's Store | 75 Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness, LA16 7AD | Walking directions to Angel's Store |
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 LA16 7BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Shirley
Dalton North - Elected 5 May 2022
Daniel Edwards
Dalton North - Elected 5 May 2022
Michelle Scrogham
Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA16 7BX records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LA16 7BX in Askam & Dalton North is £182,500 (about £185 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LA16 7BX, including Askam Village School (Good) and Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA16 7BX is Askam, about 895 m away.
LA16 7BX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,577 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 LA16 7BX is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ben Shirley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Daniel Edwards (Conservative and Unionist 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.