St Johns Mews is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 1HJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 1HF, LA1 1HD, LA1 1BP, LA1 1AY, LA1 1BN, LA1 1BL, LA1 1HH, LA1 1NZ, LA1 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 1HJ is primarily male, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 42.1% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 57.9% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 1HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.8% 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 | 75.5% | 80.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 42.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 57% | 56.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 1HJ this area, 9.2% 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 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.8% | 35.8% | -6.0% | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 41.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 15.1% | 14.0% | 0.7% | 14.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89% | 64.1% | -24.9% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 81.6% | 53.7% | -27.9% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 25.3% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 53.7% | -26.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 25% | 20.6% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.1% | 0.3% | 11.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 19% | 6.0% | 13.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Mews was 412.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.1% higher than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Johns Mews has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 15th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Johns Mews, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-12-12 | £128,615 |
| 4 St Johns Mews, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-06-12 | £216,108 |
| 11 St Johns Mews, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-09-17 | £104,087 |
| 1 St Johns Mews, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2024-06-21 | £125,745 |
| 6 St Johns Mews, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2020-09-23 | £142,042 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around St Johns Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1HJ has low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
11 of 11 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around St Johns Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1HJ has medium surface water flood risk.
11 of 11 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
LA1 1HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1HJ 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) | 277 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community 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 | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | - not rated | 700 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH | - not rated | 387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Fox School Castle Park , LA1 1YQ | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araya Thai Restaurant | 6a Chapel Street | 137 yd | |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD | 26-28 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Bier & Twist | 46-48 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Cappuvino | 60 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Vincenzo's Coffee House | St Nicholas Arcade, Church Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bobbin | 36 Cable Street | 126 yd | |
| The Three Mariners | Three Mariners, Bridge Lane | 156 yd | |
| The Study Room | 30/32, Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Mint | 34 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Greens | 63-65 North Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nefis | Bus Station, Damside Street | 171 yd | |
| Delhicious | 8 Damside Street | 171 yd | |
| Diggles | 56 North Road | 195 yd | |
| Pizzetta Republic | 75-77 North Road | 212 yd | |
| Nali Shawarma Ltd | 77 North Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 104 yd | |
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 198 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street | 379 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 391 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 107 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.