LA16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LA16 district covers Askam in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£200k
England £300k
Recorded crime
51
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.5 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,910
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
91%
of homes
Council tax
£2,016
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
8 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in LA16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£372k
Semi-detached
£252k
Terraced
£136k
Primary schools in LA16
- Askam Village School · LA16 7DA · Good (2022) · Bottom 13% in England
- Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School · LA16 7EY · Remains Good (2023)
Secondary schools nearby
- Dowdales School · LA15 8AH · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Millom School · LA18 5AB · Good (2022) · Bottom 32% in England
- Chetwynde School · LA13 0NY · Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow · LA13 9LE · Good (2022) · Bottom 14% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · LA12 0EB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 40% in England
- Furness Academy · LA13 9BB · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in LA16
- Country Tots Childcare NW · LA16 7HD
GP surgeries in LA16
- Duddon Valley Medical Practice · LA16 7JP
Neighbourhoods in LA16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LA16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askam & Dalton North | 99% | £200k | Low | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the LA16 postcode?
LA16 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Askam in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, with 112 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LA16?
The typical home price across LA16's neighbourhoods is £200k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LA16?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a LA16 postcode.