Central Barrow

Central Barrow
Duke Street, Central Barrow Central Barrow shown within Barrow-in-Furness
Population	5,584
District	Barrow-in-Furness
Shire county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode district	LA
Dialling code	01229
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Barrow and Furness
List of places: UK • England • Cumbria

Central Barrow refers to the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, North West England, UK. Central Barrow is also the name of the electoral ward that covers roughly the Eastern part of Barrow Town Centre. In 2001 5,584 (ranking 5th out of 13) lived in the Central ward, with the majority of people being White British, Eastern European or East Asian.^[1] The population density is 55.96 per hectare, which is well above the Barrow average of 9.24, and England average, 3.77.^[2] Central Barrow is a fairly deprived area in terms of inhabitants with the average weekly income being around £100 lower than the region's average,^[3] 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 multi-million pound Waterfront Barrow-in-Furness is being constructed in the southern part of Central Barrow (including the new Marina Village).

Demographics

Vital statistics [4]	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

• Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall
• Barrow Borough Council
• Hindpool Retail Parks

References

1. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
2. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
3. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics
4. ^ Central Barrow: Key Figures for 2001 Census

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