READERS have reacted after Barrow was revealed as one of 25 places in the UK that have seen their population fall over the last decade.

Figures from the Office of National Statistics showed that Barrow-in-Furness and Copeland saw their populations decrease by 3.9 per cent and 3.7 per cent respectively.

The ONS said the estimates should be treated with caution, as the regular collection of statistics that are used for modelling population size has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

GP Rose said: "Don't know why it's a great place to live."

Al Phizzer Phizacklea said: "Interesting, why so many new houses then?"

Paul Gibson said: "Not surprised, there isn’t really much on offer in this area.

"Lack of career / business options, nightlife is poor and the town centres is dying on its backside.

"I can see why people choose to move away."

Gordon Long said: "Once upon a time when Vickers (BAE) home time would see exodus of thousands and thousands, not like that anymore."

Liam Buchanan said: "Unless you have a career around here like BAE or Kimberly Clark’s there really isn’t much point being here."

Furness Abbot said: "So why the hell are we building more homes?"

Barrow Born. said: "Are you surprised?"

Neil Probert said: "A lot of people leave Barrow as young adults to seek education and employment opportunities elsewhere."

Conno57 said: "Seems to be a shed load more cars on the road these days mainly range rovers!"

Barry of Barrow said: "Barrow is filling up for sure if you know you know ,everyone has eyes."

Pete peeps said: "Definitely, loads more nowadays."

Daveyboyz said: "Most with higher education leave. Dead end town."