Blades Street is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 1TT 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 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 1BE, LA1 1TW, LA1 1TS, LA1 1AE, LA1 1UN, LA1 5DF, LA1 1TN, LA1 5DG, LA1 1TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 1TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.2% | 54.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 1TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 58.7% | 66.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 23.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 58.4% | 51.5% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.5% | 38.4% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 22.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 25.8% | 27.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 24.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 62.3% | 65.2% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 81.4% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 9% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 76.9% | 81.2% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 1.7% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blades Street was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blades Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Castle and the 161st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Blades Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £301,875 | 2024-10-31 | £289,566 |
| 13 Blades Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-01 | £351,065 |
| 10 Blades Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-07-27 | £273,081 |
| 32 Blades Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2021-09-30 | £303,433 |
| 24 Blades Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-11-01 | £331,458 |
LA1 1TT 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 1TT 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) | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 579 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 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,959 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 | 2,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printroom Cafe & Bar | Pa12 And Pa13, Storey Institute, Meeting House Lane | 180 yd | |
| Tuck | 11-15 Meeting House Lane | 180 yd | |
| Holm Cafe Lancaster | 22 King Street | 286 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 18 King Street | 286 yd | |
| Cafexpress | Caterleisure Ltd Platform 3, Castle Station, Westbourne Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jailor's Barrel | The Robert Gillow, 64 Market Street | 307 yd | |
| The Merchants 1688 | 29 Castle Hill | 327 yd | |
| Runner Duck Wine Room | 59-61 King Street | 327 yd | |
| John O'Gaunt | 53 Market Street | 344 yd | |
| Sir Richard Owen | The Sir Richard Owen, 4 Spring Garden Street | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misso Lounge | 2-8 King Street | 291 yd | |
| Leonardini Gelato | 3 Kings Arcade, King Street | 298 yd | |
| Boba Boba | 58 Market Street | 325 yd | |
| Diggles | 51 Market Street | 344 yd | |
| Bombay Balti Restaurant | 16 China Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express King Street | 67 King Street | 303 yd | |
| KF Oriental (Food Store) | 21 Common Garden Street | 377 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 381 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 48 Aldcliffe Road | 402 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Ripley St Thomas Ce Academy ASHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Willow Lane FOREST PARK | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.5% |
| 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.