Postcode LA16 7HA is located in a rural hamlet, 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 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 Askam & Dalton North is £47,566 per year. The nearest station is Askam, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Askam & Dalton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Askam & Dalton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 7HA.
Askam & Dalton North near LA16 7HA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Askam located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
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 7HA, 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 7HA 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LA16 7HA in Askam & Dalton North is £182,500 (about £185 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LA16 7HA, including Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA16 7HA is Askam, about 1,510 m away.
LA16 7HA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,599 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 7HA 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.