Central Barrow

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Central
[[File:Duke Street at Schneider Square
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Population4,583 (2011)
District
  • Barrow-in-Furness
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode districtLA
Dialling code01229
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
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Central Barrow refers both to the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England and to the electoral ward that roughly covers the eastern part of that town centre. In 2001 5,584 (ranking 5th out of 13) lived in the Central ward.[1] The population density was 55.96 per hectare, which was well above the local average of 9.24, and England average, 3.77.[2] The population of Central ward had reduced to 4,583 at the 2011 Census.[3] Central Barrow is amongst the 3% most deprived areas in the country and households have an average weekly income around £100 lower than the region's average,[4] however the area being the central business district of the town is also home to many of Barrow's retail outlets, as well as a large amount of offices, restaurants and governmental buildings. Part of the £200 million Waterfront Barrow-in-Furness project is being constructed in the southern part of Central Barrow (including the new Marina Village).

In a bid to tackle issues related with Central Barrow such as deprivation, unemployment and poor housing quality/choice, Barrow Borough Council is currently preparing the 'Central Barrow Masterplan' which will set out guidelines for the redevelopment of Central Barrow. The plan will also put forward proposals for a bus station/transport interchange to replace the existing shelters outside of the town hall. It is not yet known when the plan will be published or what exactly it will include.

Demographics[]

Vital statistics [5] Central Barrow Barrow-in-Furness England
Religious individuals 75.72% 81.61% 77.71%
Non-religious individuals 15.52% 10.79% 14.59%
Religion withheld 9.08% 7.59% 7.69%
Individuals in fairly
good to good health 		81.20% 86.75% 90.97%
Individuals in bad health 18.80% 13.25% 9.03%
People aged 16–74 who
are economically active 		54.88% 60.84% 66.87%
People aged 16–74 who
aren't economically active 		45.12% 39.16% 33.13%
People aged 16–74
with no qualifications 		41.34% 32.82% 28.85%

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
  2. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
  3. ^ "Barrow-in-Furness Ward population 2011". Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
  5. ^ Central Barrow: Key Figures for 2001 Census

Coordinates: 54°07′N 3°13′W / 54.11°N 3.22°W / 54.11; -3.22

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