LA15 Postcode District
LA15 is the Postcode District for Dalton-In-Furness in Cumbria
The LA15 postcode district is located in the LA Lancaster postal area, LA15 has a population of 7,655 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.87 square miles (10.03 square kilometres or 2,477.58 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of LA15. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of LA15
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Larger circles indicate higher recorded crime totals.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the LA15 postcode district is Dalton-in-Furness, which is located in the county of Cumbria, England.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LA15 8, covers Dalton-In-Furness in Cumbria.
The post town for this district is DALTON-IN-FURNESS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Westmorland and Furness area with a total of 262 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow-in-Furness | 4.01 | SSW |
| Ulverston | 4.14 | NE |
| Millom | 5.19 | NW |
| Broughton in Furness | 8.15 | N |
| Grange-over-Sands | 10.98 | ENE |
| Heysham | 13.93 | SE |
| Morecambe | 14.12 | ESE |
| Carnforth | 16.74 | E |
| Lancaster | 16.98 | ESE |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 17.50 | NE |
| Fleetwood | 18.04 | SSE |
| Windermere | 18.66 | NE |
| Cleveleys | 19.96 | SSE |
| Ambleside | 20.67 | NNE |
| Kendal | 20.95 | NE |
| Thornton | 21.32 | SSE |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 23.00 | SSE |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | 23.66 | E |
| Blackpool | 24.06 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 261
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALTON-IN-FURNESS | DALTON-IN-FURNESS | LA15 8 | 256 |
| DALTON-IN-FURNESS | DALTON-IN-FURNESS | LA15 8 | 3 |
| DALTON-IN-FURNESS | DALTON-IN-FURNESS | LA15 8 | 1 |
| DALTON-IN-FURNESS | DALTON-IN-FURNESS | LA15 8 | 1 |
Street list for LA15
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RAWLINSON STREET | 39 |
| LORD STREET | 30 |
| QUEENS TERRACE | 26 |
| HARE GHYLL | 23 |
| MARKET STREET | 23 |
| QUEEN STREET | 23 |
| RUSKIN AVENUE | 20 |
| HALL STREET | 19 |
| CAMBRIDGE COURT | 18 |
| VICTORIA STREET | 18 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 |
| Public order | 86 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Other crime | 28 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET STREET | DALTON IN FURNESS | 46 | LA15 8DL | View map |
Schools in the district
Dowdales School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
, Dalton-in-Furness
Postcode: LA15 8AH
Headteacher: Miss Emma Aubrey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crooklands Brow , Dalton-in-Furness
Postcode: LA15 8LB
Headteacher: Mrs Bernadette Charnley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coronation Drive , Dalton-in-Furness
Postcode: LA15 8QR
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Hughes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Street , Dalton-in-Furness
Postcode: LA15 8RX
Headteacher: Mr Scott Macmillan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
George Romney Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cobden Street , Dalton-in-Furness
Postcode: LA15 8SE
Headteacher: Mr David Reddy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Market Street Dental Practice | 130 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8RG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton Surgery | 92 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8AB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01229 462591 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Pharmacy Dalton | 75-77 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, LA15 8DL | PHARMACY | Call 01229 462427 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V Wilton Optometrist Ltd | 80 MARKET STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8DJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £292,077 | 13 | £254,717 | 9 | £357,554 | 14 | £305,775 | 18 |
| Semi-detached | £208,192 | 50 | £230,532 | 54 | £196,179 | 40 | £222,113 | 60 |
| Terraced | £140,774 | 97 | £124,081 | 92 | £116,583 | 93 | £127,402 | 101 |
| Flats | £141,500 | 1 | £55,333 | 3 | £83,333 | 3 | £93,286 | 7 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Dalton (Cumbria)
CRS Code: DLT
Operator: NT
Line: Cumbrian Coast line|Furness line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.39
Average Driving Distance: 28.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 260
M6 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.98
Average Driving Distance: 36.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 260
M6 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.03
Average Driving Distance: 40.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 260
M6 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.27
Average Driving Distance: 47.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 260
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LA15 8 | Barrow In Furness Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | A | 1 | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| L | A | 1 | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The LA15 postal code covers the settlement of DALTON-IN-FURNESS.
The LA15 Postcode shares a border with LA13 (BARROW-IN-FURNESS, Newton In Furness, Stainton With Adgarley).
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