Postcode report
Is LA14 1NP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LA14 1NP: area rating, property, schools and local change
LA14 1NP is a postcode in Old Barrow and Hindpool, Westmorland and Furness, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LA14 1NP, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LA14 1NP are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LA14 1NP is based on Barrow-in-Furness 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,763 residents, 1,175 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near LA14 1NP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £190k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LA14 1NP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LA14 1NP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LA14 1NP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LA14 1NP
Is LA14 1NP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LA14 1NP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LA14 1NP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LA14 1NP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LA14 1NP?
LocaleIQ matched LA14 1NP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LA14 1NP?
The latest median sold price is £190k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LA14 1NP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.