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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA13
Telephone code01229
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 10 min4:39 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 22 min8:29 am – 3:51 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,101 residentsin the Roose census areaMedian age 44.83,387 households84% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright9% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 3,841 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: manufacturing 21%, health and social work 16%, public administration and defence 12%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 62% go by car, 3% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle86% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 11% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: average 16°CColdest month January: average 5°C1,063 mm of rain a year, 30 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November24 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 5 to 5°CJFebruary: 5 to 5°CFMarch: 7 to 7°CMApril: 9 to 9°CAMay: 12 to 12°CMJune: 14 to 14°CJJuly: 16 to 16°CJAugust: 16 to 16°CASeptember: 14 to 14°CSOctober: 11 to 11°CONovember: 8 to 8°CNDecember: 6 to 6°CD20°5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid
Nearby landmarksPiel Castlecastle · under a mileRoa Islandisland · under a milePeel Islandisland · under a mileSnab Sandsbeach · 1.3 miHaws Bedbeach · 1.3 miSladetidal water · under a mileSalthouse Poollake · 2.4 miPiel Harbourtidal water · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesRampside Miniature Golf Linkssports ground · 1.6 mi · 4 haBarrow Public Parkpark · 3.3 mi · 20 haAbbots Vale Parkpark · 3.1 miBiggar Bankpark · 3.5 mi · 17 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes68 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19708 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 3 Nov 197643 mi away, WidnesMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202615 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 2.1 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband89% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,607 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation8 m26 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -3 to 8 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPrimary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital)4.5 miGP surgeryBarrow Pharmacy Nmp Services2.9 miPharmacyCohens Chemist2.9 miDentistKings Orthodontics3.4 miPolice stationBarrow Police StationBarrow-in-Furness3.3 miCash machineHFC BankBarrow-in-Furness2.9 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeLancaster and Morecambe College14.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport LPL53 miRailway stationRoose3.0 miBus stationStagecoach DepotHindpool4.3 miFerryRoa Island Ferry Landingunder a mileBus stops8 within a mileEV chargingBe.EV Charging StationDalton-in-Furness4.6 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA13 postcode district.


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320 Shops in Roa Island in 63 categories

 

 

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88 Takeaways in Roa Island in 7 categories

 

 

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239 Health and beauty in Roa Island in 34 categories

 

 

99 Attractions in Roa Island in 16 categories

 

 

54 Property services in Roa Island in 7 categories

 

 

112 Education in Roa Island in 22 categories

 

 

21 Business services in Roa Island in 10 categories

 

 

31 Leisure in Roa Island in 5 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Roa Island

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

    31 The Ellers Swan Street Main Rd, Baycliff, Ulverston, LA12 9RP

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Saturday lunch Menu in cosy village atmosphere Great food

  • Cumberland View Hotel - Morecambe

    Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DE

    11.6 miles away

    5 star review£200 raised by the Quiz customers on a Thursday for the Macmillan Cancer Care.

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

  • Wellington - Dalton in Furness

    63 Market Street, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8AW

    5.7 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed here over bank August bank holiday with hubby nice friendly hotel clean and comfy clean towels changed daily loved ...

  • Vapour Bar - Barrow in Furness

    Bar

    226 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1PN

    3.5 miles away

    4 star reviewfrom first visit 3 years ago advice and service great, good quality product

 

Top restaurants in Roa Island

  • Half Moon Bay Cafe - Morecambe, Heysham

    Shore Road, Morecambe, Heysham, LA3 2QH

    11.5 miles away

    5 star review Tony built his cafe over the winter and deserves success,now he works seven days a week doing what he ...

  • Bow Window - Morecambe

    English Restaurant

    2 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BX

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewReal food and great service.

  • Fleetwood Market - Fleetwood

    Adelaide St, Fleetwood, FY7 6AB

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI love my yearly visit to fleetwood market. We come over from bradford and spend the day in fleetwood and ...

  • Cafe Royal - Fleetwood

    21-23 Bold Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BW

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWent to cafe royal on Sunday for the first time it was brilliant very clean the food was piping hot ...

  • Great Wall - Fleetwood

    Chinese Restaurant

    Bold Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BW

    12.2 miles away

    4 star reviewwe spent the evening at the great wall with a warm welcome from amy,joe and there staff.the food was very ...

 

Top banks in Roa Island

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Roa Island

  • Seacrest Hotel - Morecambe

    9-13 West End Road, Morecambe, LA4 4DJ

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewSo clean.so comfortable.so friendly.food superb. Just wonderfull.

  • Lisdoonie Hotel - Barrow in Furness

    307 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5LF

    4.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLovelyhotel, very friendly staff , nice clean rooms , and a very nice breakfast, would stay again.

 

Top shops in Roa Island

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

    Prince's Street, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6HQ

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly service, excellent bread, pasties and cakes. More than worth visiting!!

  • Woodhouse Shoe Repairs - Morecambe

    Shoe Repair Shop

    93 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JY

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service and also excellent old school workmanship, cannot be faulted. Pleasure to deal with highly recommended.

  • Lady Cobbler - Morecambe

    Shoe Repair Shop

    1-5 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QG

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent and great value service from a really nice lady!

  • Catherine's Cafe - Morecambe

    Coffee Shop

    35 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BY

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewwe love cathrines on the cracent it's a lovely meals and a very friendly atmosphere

  • Delph's DIY - Barrow in Furness

    DIY Shop

    68 Gloucester Street, Barrow in Furness, LA13 9RX

    3 miles away

    5 star reviewSUPERB STORE, IT SELLS THE LOT!!!

 

Top supermarkets in Roa Island

 

Top takeaways in Roa Island

  • steves fish and chips - cleveleys

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 Rough-lea road, cleveleys, FY5 1DA

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food Great prices Great location 10 out of 10

  • Kenny's Chippie - Morecambe

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    2 South Grove, Morecambe, LA4 5RL

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI love my fish and chips. and ive tried all the shops. but the one that stands out is kennys. ...

  • Shakespeare Road Supper Bar - Fleetwood

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    21 Shakespeare Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7HQ

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewOnce again, fantastic fish and chips. Would not go anywhere else. Thank you

  • Dolphin Chip Shop - Fleetwood

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    35 Blakiston Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6EN

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways go here the fish haddock is cooked fresh and always yummy , well every thing it’s, the owners are ...

  • Richardsons - Fleetwood

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    298 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7LA

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWell I have just had the best fish chips and curry absolutely delicious first class

 

Top cinemas in Roa Island

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top home improvement in Roa Island

  • Meechan Jim Gas Services - Morecambe

    Plumber

    51 Needham Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4PQ

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewHis son, Thomas I think was his name was a credit to jim. His pipework was art if I am ...

  • W D Lord Plumbing & Heating - Morecambe

    Plumber

    51 Gringley Road, Morecambe, LA4 4SE

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant professional reliable punctual and best in morecambe.

  • BC Electrical - Blackpool thornton Cleveleys

    Electrician

    8 Hurstleigh Heights, Blackpool thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NY

    15.6 miles away

    5 star reviewvery reliable trustworthy and punctual would recommend to anyone...

  • Fellview Joinery - Barrow in Furness

    Carpenter

    Trinity Enterprise Centre Ironworks Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PN

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had oak flooring and stairs laid by Fellview Joinery in March 2014. Very friendly. Dave the manager always kept ...

  • Terry's Carpets - Thornton Cleveleys, Cleveleys

    Carpets

    West Crescent Crescent West, Thornton Cleveleys, Cleveleys, FY5 1AD

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI bought all my bedroom carpets from this shop and they were great quality and I would reccomend to my ...

 

Top health and beauty in Roa Island

  • Rose & Co - Morecambe

    Hairdresser

    370 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AH

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to rose and co twice now for my self and love it my two boys have been going for ...

  • Koo - Heysham, Morecambe

    Hairdresser

    386 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2BJ

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen today my hair was a horrible colour and in such bad shape the ladies did a very nice job ...

  • Coba - Thornton Cleveleys

    Hairdresser

    24 Beechwood Drive, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5EH

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest hairdresser i have been to in ages. Simon cuts beautifully and i am really pleased with the results. ...

  • Phoenix Clinic - Fleetwood

    Clinic

    110 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6TQ

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI suffered for years with lower backache,a friend recomended i went to see them,after a few treatments of acupuncture i ...

  • Salon 15 - Fleetwood

    Hairdresser

    15 Poulton Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6LP

    12.4 miles away

    4 star reviewBeen in for two cuts to be told close at 3pm even though on here says 5

 

Top attractions in Roa Island

  • Wolf House Gallery - Silverdale, Carnforth

    Art Gallery

    Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0TX

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you want first-class food served in an unpretentious manner, look no further. Wolf house restaurant is wonderful soups served with ...

  • Norbreck Aquatics - Blackpool

    Aquarium

    22 Shirley Crescent, Blackpool, FY2 0AA

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLove the staff and great shop and help ful to

  • Reef & River Aquarium - Morecambe

    Aquarium

    95-97 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QH

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant helpful and without it I would be lost

 

Top property services in Roa Island

 

Top education in Roa Island

 

Top business services in Roa Island

  • GOSPEEDYSITE - Heysham, Morecambe

    Website Designer

    9 Limes Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1HR

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing value for money our website is ace would recommend to anyone worth every penny

 

Top leisure in Roa Island

  • Deborah's The Florist - Barrow in Furness

    Wedding Flowers

    43 Ainslie Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5AY

    3.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBought sone flowers today for my partner,to be deluvered, the flwers were beautiful and the young nan who served me ...