| Central Barrow | |
| Duke Street, Central Barrow Central Barrow shown within Barrow-in-Furness |
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| Population | 5,584 |
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| 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).
| Vital statistics [4] | Central Barrow | Barrow-in-Furness | England |
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| 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% |
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