Fairhope Avenue is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 2LY 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 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 2NA, LA1 2LU, LA1 2LQ, LA1 2NQ, LA1 2LZ, LA1 2ND, LA1 2LX, LA1 2LP, LA1 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 2LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA1 2LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 23.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 56.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 46.2% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 32.6% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 22.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.8% | 90.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairhope Avenue was 323.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.4% higher than the Scale Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairhope Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Scale Hall and the 29th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-05-09 | £175,000 |
| 31 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-01-12 | £148,647 |
| 9 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-26 | £181,801 |
| 22 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-10-12 | £172,848 |
| 11 Fairhope Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-08-06 | £191,268 |
LA1 2LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,710 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 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Slyne Road , LA1 2JH | 2out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,643 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 | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 696 yd | |
| Quite Simply French | 27a St Georges Quay | 813 yd | |
| Maritime Museum | St Georges Quay | 814 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 2, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Melbourne Pub | 57 Slyne Road | 394 yd | |
| Lancaster Railway Club | Lancaster Railway Sports And Social Club, Morecambe Road | 660 yd | |
| The Wagon and Horses | Wagon And Horses, 27 St Georges Quay | 813 yd | |
| Skerton Liberal Club | Acrelands, Lune Street | 861 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 24 St Georges Quay | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 18 Noel Road | 207 yd | |
| Ryelands Greggs | Ryelands Service Station, Owen Road | 379 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ryelands Service Station, Owen Road | 379 yd | |
| Eating Plus | Eating Plus Chinese Takeaway, 48 Owen Road | 383 yd | |
| Barley Cop Chippy | 80 Barley Cop Lane | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Market Street | 340 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Skerton St Lukes C Of E Primary School SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Slyne Road) KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Ryelands Primary & Nursery School TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Vale Of Lune Rugby Union Football Club POWDERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,071 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.