LA13 — BARROW-IN-FURNESS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA13 is £203,760, which is 20% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA13 cost 29.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA13 have risen 5.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£331,801	175
Semi-detached	£217,907	348
Terraced	£128,960	349
Flat	£120,109	17
All types	£203,760	903

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA13 has a crime rate well 42% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LA13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA13 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service	Other	Not inspected	mi
Roose School	Primary	Good	mi
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Furness Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Chetwynde School	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA13 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA13 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LA13 — BARROW-IN-FURNESS

Area Summary

LA13 (BARROW-IN-FURNESS) offers affordable property prices (£203,760, 29% below national average), low crime (42% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA12

ULVERSTON

£303K

▼ 9.8% YoY

LA14

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

£148K

▲ 2.7% YoY

LA15

DALTON-IN-FURNESS

£167K

▲ 5.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA13?

The average house price in LA13 (BARROW-IN-FURNESS) is £203,760, based on 903 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.8% over the past year.

Is LA13 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA13 is significantly below the national average (46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA13?

There are 12 schools in or near LA13. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA13?

Council tax in LA13 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LA13?

The average broadband download speed in LA13 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA13 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.