Richmond Avenue is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 2HQ 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 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 2HD, LA1 2HE, LA1 2ER, LA1 2HG, LA1 2EW, LA1 2HB, LA1 2HA, LA1 2EQ, LA1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA1 2HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 43.7% | 47.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 31.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 44.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 22.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 21.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 23.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 93.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Avenue was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Scale Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Scale Hall and the 123rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-04 | £130,637 |
| 31 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-09-27 | £156,695 |
| 25 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2023-09-12 | £134,169 |
| 41 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-26 | £148,200 |
| 34 Richmond Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-21 | £144,677 |
LA1 2HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Slyne Road , LA1 2JH | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 2out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 2,381 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 | 2,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 411 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 2,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Caton Road | 834 yd | |
| Cottams Field | Cottams Field Brewers Fayre, Mannin Way | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Melbourne Pub | 57 Slyne Road | 440 yd | |
| Lansil Sports & Social Club | Lansil Sports And Social Club, Caton Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Chippy | 1 Alexandra Road | 576 yd | |
| Barley Cop Chippy | 80 Barley Cop Lane | 772 yd | |
| The Brunch Bar | 4 Newton Terrace, Caton Road | 814 yd | |
| Eating Plus | Eating Plus Chinese Takeaway, 48 Owen Road | 951 yd | |
| Golden House | 18 Noel Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Market Street | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skerton St Lukes C Of E Primary School SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Slyne Road) KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Lansil Sports And Social Club Caton Road | golf | 836 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.