'BARROW is a great place to live' is the general consensus following a poll in which readers voted on the best and worst places to live in the area. More than 7,000 took part in our survey, which revealed that Hawcoat and Newbarns are the public's choice of best places to live in Barrow, with Walney not too far behind. POLL: Best places to live Playing host to some of the areas best sports clubs and scenery, Hawcoat and Newbarns are definitely a great place to be, but Walney undoubtedly gets the vote for natural beauty and wildlife hosting incredible beaches and two nature reserves.