| Ormsgill | |
|---|---|
 Ormsgill shown within Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Population | 6,033 (2011.Ward) |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial 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 | |
Ormsgill is an area and formerward ofBarrow-in-Furness,Cumbria,England. It is bordered byHindpool,Parkside,Hawcoat,Roanhead and Walney Channel. The population of the ward in 2001 stood at 5,961 (2,883 male and 3,078 female),increasing to 6,033 at the 2011 Census.[1] Almost three quarters of Ormsgill is greenspace, with the majority of residents living in the densely populated south-east corridor.[2] The western part of the ward is predominantly industrial and includes a largeKimberly-Clark plant and numerous other industrial estates which provide a base for companies includingBlyth,BT,Gyrodata,McBride andOil States International.
The ward itself was combined with Parkside ward in April 2023 to form Ormsgill and Parkside following the formation of the newWestmorland and Furness Local Authority.
Ormsgill is one of the longest settled areas of what is now Barrow. It is home to the town's oldest continuously inhabited building; Ormsgill Farm House dated 1605. The building is Grade II* listed. Other sites of interest in the ward includeHigh Cocken, former residence ofGeorge Romney, andThorncliffe Cemetery and Crematorium, the largest graveyard in the borough.
| Vital statistics[3] | Ormsgill | Barrow-in-Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious individuals | 78.57% | 81.61% | 77.71% |
| Non-religious individuals | 12.41% | 10.79% | 14.59% |
| Religion withheld | 8.97% | 7.59% | 7.69% |
| Individuals in fairly good to good health | 85.69% | 86.75% | 90.97% |
| Individuals in bad health | 14.31% | 13.25% | 9.03% |
| People aged 16–74 who are economically active | 60.40% | 60.84% | 66.87% |
| People aged 16–74 who aren't economically active | 39.60% | 39.16% | 33.13% |
| People aged 16–74 with no qualifications | 37.19% | 32.82% | 28.85% |
