Merlin Drive, Dalton-In-Furness
House prices, sold prices and local information for LA15 8QE.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Merlin Drive, Dalton-In-Furness have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 29 Apr 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £175,250. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Drive range from £145,000 to £221,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merlin Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LA15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £175,250 | 29 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Merlin Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 29 Apr 2022 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 24 Sep 2021 | £221,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 11 Jun 2021 | £152,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 18 Mar 2021 | £173,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 12 Nov 2020 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Drive LA15 8QE | 23 Apr 2019 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Merlin Drive
Crime
57 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Drive is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck Flood alert area
- Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown Flood alert area
- Coast at Barrow in Furness Flood alert area
- Coast at North Morecambe Bay Flood alert area
- Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merlin Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School 81 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| George Romney Junior School 75 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness 101 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dowdales School 877 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newton Village Academy 79 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery 267 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School 78 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Dalton station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Askam station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
- Roose station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dalton Surgery
92 Market Street, Dalton-In-Furness · 0.3 mi - Duddon Valley Medical Practice
Askam Surgery, 2 Parklands Drive, Askam-In-Furness · 2.6 mi - Bridgegate Medical Centre
Winchester Street, Barrow-In-Furness · 3.0 mi - Norwood Medical Centre
99 Abbey Road, Barrow-In-Furness · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Dalton In Furness Ruskin Ave · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dalton in Furness · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harrell Lane · 2.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barrow-in-Furness - Abbey Road · 2.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Dalton Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Market Street Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Oxford Place Dental · 2.5 mi
- Ardent Dental Care · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 611 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,468 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 92% |
Share of homes across Westmorland and Furness with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merlin Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 97.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.3% | 55.2% |
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 5.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 16% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.6% | 33.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 8.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Westmorland and Furness | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 43% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.7% | 28.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 17.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 10.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Westmorland and Furness.
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- New Home Centre 3.6 mi
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- PC Lettings Ltd 3.6 mi
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