Kingsway is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 1BB is located in the Bulk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 2010-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Lancaster, LA1 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 1DL, LA1 3NU, LA1 1EJ, LA1 1DN, LA1 1EA, LA1 1EB, LA1 3NG, LA1 1DZ, LA1 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA1 1BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA1 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.5% | 90.4% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 52.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 7.6% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -36.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 59.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LA1 1BB this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28% | 43.9% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 27.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 39.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 16.4% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 15.7% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.5% | 60.2% | -26.3% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 61.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 61.5% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 22.2% | 16.2% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 61.8% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 21.2% | 17.6% | 1.9% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.9% | 0.3% | 12.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 25.7% | 6.0% | 19.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsway has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 224th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 716 Bridge Square Apartments Kingsway, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-01-07 | £112,814 |
| Apartment 412 The Old Bus Depot Kingsway, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-10-15 | £170,734 |
| Apartment 716 The Old Bus Depot Kingsway, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £130,000 | 2011-12-22 | £174,421 |
| Apartment 306 The Old Bus Depot Kingsway, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £92,000 | 2011-01-28 | £121,739 |
| Flat 619 The Old Bus Depot Kingsway, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £140,000 | 2010-03-25 | £177,444 |
LA1 1BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LA1 1BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Education | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 2, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 147 yd | |
| Cafe Irresistible | Fathers House Elim Church, Owen Road | 428 yd | |
| Marco's | 27-29 North Road | 600 yd | |
| Lancaster Escape | 32 North Road | 608 yd | |
| Burgshake Restaurants Ltd | 133 St Leonards Gate | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greaves Park | Bowerham Road | 188 yd | |
| Skerton Liberal Club | Acrelands, Lune Street | 453 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 36 Cable Street | 630 yd | |
| The Freeholders Arms | Freeholders Arms, 47-49 Ullswater Road | 638 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 33 Moor Lane | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway | 2 Green Street | 209 yd | |
| Latin Quarter | Unit 21, Ladies Walk Industrial Estate, Caton Road | 222 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | 4 Langdale Place | 392 yd | |
| Sadie's | Unit 2, Millennium Heights, Lune Street | 406 yd | |
| Sultan of Lancaster Express Limited | Lowell House, Caton Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 141 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street | 335 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 647 yd | |
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 862 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Central Lancaster High School CRAG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Lancaster Christ Church C Of E Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground MACDONALD WAY | tennis courts | 977 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.