Median sold price, last 5 years
£110,000
Strong sample. Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Jan 2025.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LA16 7BN postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 2 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 31 Jan 2025Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 2 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £110,000Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Jan 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 2 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Jan 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mLA16 7BN links 11 transport stops within 400m and 23 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is John Street (BCT) at about 111m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Station Entrance at about 438m.
Local business
11 within 1200mLA16 7BN currently links 11 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 grocery, 3 food and drink, 2 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Polly's Plaice at about 185m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched LA16 7BN in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
2 nearby school rows2 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for LA16 7BN. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 2LA16 7BN has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 2 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 57, and public order is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 50 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of LA16 7BN, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (2), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Personal services
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by beauty (1), hairdresser (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Polly's Plaice
Fast Food at 85, Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness.
Food and drink
Taste of India
Restaurant at Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness.
Food and drink
Happy Garden
Fast Food at 81, Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness.
Grocery
Mabels Bakery
Bakery at 79, Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness.
Personal services
New Me
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Angel's Store
Convenience at 75, Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Askam Village School
Primary option in LA16 7DA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary option in LA16 7EY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LA16 7BN.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LA16 7BN with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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