North Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 1NS 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 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 1NY, LA1 1NN, LA1 1NR, LA1 1NZ, LA1 1NJ, LA1 1LU, LA1 1NP, LA1 1HH, LA1 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 1NS 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 1NS, 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 1NS 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 North Road was 461.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.3% higher than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 15th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2018-08-14 | £3,238,066 |
| 43 - 45 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-02-05 | £176,406 |
| 43 - 45 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-04-16 | £220,702 |
| 47 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-11-12 | £398,521 |
| 49 North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2002-10-09 | £578,524 |
LA1 1NS 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 1NS 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 1,105 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 | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 2,404 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 | 841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Escape | 32 North Road | 35 yd | |
| Marco's | 27-29 North Road | 37 yd | |
| Vino's | 6 Rosemary Lane | 55 yd | |
| Burgshake Restaurants Ltd | 133 St Leonards Gate | 83 yd | |
| Araya Thai Restaurant | 6a Chapel Street | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens | 63-65 North Road | 101 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 36 Cable Street | 103 yd | |
| Squires | 47-49 Church Street | 179 yd | |
| The Crafty Scholar Lancaster, 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Also t/a 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger, 33-37 Church Street | 199 yd | |
| The Study Room | 30/32, Church Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizzeria & Grill | 31 North Road | 37 yd | |
| Flames | Units 1 And 2, Cromwell Buildings, Rosemary Lane | 63 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 135 St Leonards Gate | 83 yd | |
| Nefis | Bus Station, Damside Street | 110 yd | |
| Delhicious | 8 Damside Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 122 yd | |
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 277 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street | 301 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 301 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 981 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.