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. The population density is 55.96 per hectare, which is well above the Barrow average of 9.24, and England average, 3.77. Central Barrow is an extremely deprived area within the worst 3% in the country and has an average weekly income around £100 lower than the region's average, 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.