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Sub-area · Barrow Central · Westmorland and Furness · North West

Living in Barrow-in-Furness 008A

Part of Barrow Central · 1,395 residents

Barrow-in-Furness 008A is a sub-area in Barrow Central, Westmorland and Furness that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £797 a month, up 7.0% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £209/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (1st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£797+7.0%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
1/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
73/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1817%
18–3428%
35–4918%
50–6420%
65+17%
Population1,395
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied32%
Private rent40%
Social rent28%
Flats32%
Terraced57%
Semi-detached7%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person61%Couple with children8%Lone parent11%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 13.80
White93%Asian5%Black1%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian44%Muslim2%No religion46%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK92%
Born outside UK9%
General health (self-reported)
Good67%Fair20%Bad13%
Disability prevalence34%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above20%
Apprenticeship10%
No qualifications26%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Barrow-in-Furness 008A?

Barrow-in-Furness 008A sits inside Barrow Central, part of the wider Westmorland and Furness council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

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Who is Barrow-in-Furness 008A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Barrow-in-Furness 008A?
The median monthly rent across Barrow-in-Furness 008A is £797.
How safe is Barrow-in-Furness 008A?
Barrow-in-Furness 008A has a safety score of 1/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Barrow-in-Furness 008A?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Barrow-in-Furness 008A part of?
Barrow-in-Furness 008A sits inside the Barrow Central neighbourhood, in Westmorland and Furness, North West.