Central Barrow
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).
| Central Barrow | |
|---|---|
 Central Barrow shown within Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Population | 4,583 (2011) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARROW-IN-FURNESS |
| Postcode district | LA |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
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% |