Great John Street is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 1NQ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great John Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 1PQ, LA1 1RL, LA1 1PW, LA1 1PZ, LA1 1RG, LA1 1RR, LA1 1QF, LA1 1UH, LA1 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 1NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 52.5% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 47.5% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 1NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91% 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 | 73.1% | 91% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 53.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -37.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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%) 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 | 53.5% | 58.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 1NQ this area, 4.1% 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 | 9% | 4.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.4% | 61.6% | 26.2% | 16.9% | 44.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 26.9% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.9% | 76% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 80.6% | 69.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 69.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 13% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great John Street was 1322.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 995.9% higher than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great John Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 3rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 446.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Great John Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2001-09-25 | £349,564 |
| 13 Great John Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2000-10-03 | £744,774 |
LA1 1NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1NQ 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) | 305 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,551 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 | 1,035 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Herbarium Bar | 7 Great John Street | 9 yd | |
| The Cornerstone Cafe | Wesley Methodist Church And Hall, Sulyard Street | 81 yd | |
| Lancaster Men's Hub | Wesley Methodist Church And Hall, Sulyard Street | 81 yd | |
| My Home Cafe | 10 Gage Street | 82 yd | |
| Fortune Star | 16 Dalton Square | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boars Head | The Square, 20-22 Great John Street | 41 yd | |
| The Borough | 3 Dalton Square | 86 yd | |
| Tap House | The Tap House, 2 Gage Street | 87 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 33 Moor Lane | 118 yd | |
| Greens | 63-65 North Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggles | 5-7 Ffrances Passage | 113 yd | |
| Moorish | 5 Moor Lane | 118 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 135 St Leonards Gate | 121 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 20 Church Street | 146 yd | |
| Mount Spice | 2 Church Street | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 174 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 251 yd | |
| KF Oriental (Food Store) | 21 Common Garden Street | 269 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 297 yd | |
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground MACDONALD WAY | tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Lancaster Christ Church C Of E Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.