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LA15

DALTON-IN-FURNESS

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA15 covers DALTON-IN-FURNESS in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £167,032
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£167,032

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% below national avg

Crime Rate

11.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

85% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

Property Prices in LA15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA15 is £167,032, which is 34% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA15 cost 41.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA15 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £308,200 36
Semi-detached £214,514 141
Terraced £127,411 279
Flat £79,643 7
All types £167,032 473

5-Year Price History

£159K £163K £167K £171K £176K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA15

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

With 11.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA15 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA15 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Primary Good mi
George Romney Junior School Primary Outstanding mi
Dowdales School Secondary Not inspected mi
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

38

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 LA15 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA15 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

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LA15 — DALTON-IN-FURNESS

Area Summary

LA15 (DALTON-IN-FURNESS) offers affordable property prices (£167,032, 42% below national average), low crime (85% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA15 DALTON-IN-FURNESS

What is the average house price in LA15 DALTON-IN-FURNESS?
The average house price in LA15 (DALTON-IN-FURNESS) is £167,032, based on 473 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.
Is LA15 DALTON-IN-FURNESS a safe area to live?
Crime in LA15 is significantly below the national average (11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA15 DALTON-IN-FURNESS?
The population of LA15 (DALTON-IN-FURNESS) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LA15?
The average broadband download speed in LA15 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA15 DALTON-IN-FURNESS?
There are 5 schools in or near LA15. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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