Derby Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 2AD is located in the Skerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 2AF, LA1 2AJ, LA1 2AE, LA1 2AB, LA1 2AG, LA1 2AT, LA1 2AH, LA1 2AN, LA1 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA1 2AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 55% | 58% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 25.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 40.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 18.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 22% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.7% | 17.5% | -5.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 35% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 91.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 89.3% | 87.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 87.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 222.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% higher than the Scale Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Scale Hall and the 50th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Derby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2024-04-04 | £105,466 |
| 52 Derby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-01-09 | £117,288 |
| 24 Derby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-01-05 | £121,264 |
| 10 Derby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-09-07 | £119,104 |
| 6 Derby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-07-02 | £168,336 |
The percentage of student residents living in LA1 2AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,801 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 | 2,129 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 | 452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 2,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Irresistible | Fathers House Elim Church, Owen Road | 274 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 2, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 291 yd | |
| Lancaster Escape | 32 North Road | 389 yd | |
| Marco's | 27-29 North Road | 407 yd | |
| Araya Thai Restaurant | 6a Chapel Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skerton Liberal Club | Acrelands, Lune Street | 66 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 36 Cable Street | 353 yd | |
| Lancaster Railway Club | Lancaster Railway Sports And Social Club, Morecambe Road | 436 yd | |
| The Three Mariners | Three Mariners, Bridge Lane | 446 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 24 St Georges Quay | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie's | Unit 2, Millennium Heights, Lune Street | 148 yd | |
| Napoli Pizzeria & Grill | 31 North Road | 407 yd | |
| Nefis | Bus Station, Damside Street | 455 yd | |
| Delhicious | 8 Damside Street | 455 yd | |
| Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway | 2 Green Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street | 265 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 295 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 356 yd | |
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 536 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Central Lancaster High School CRAG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.