Barley Cop Lane is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 2PL is located in the Scale Hall 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 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 2PJ, LA1 2PN, LA1 2JU, LA1 2JT, LA1 2PW, LA1 2PH, LA1 2PF, LA1 2JX, LA1 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA1 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 39.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 43.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 40.5% | 39.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 15.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 96% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 98.1% | 93.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Cop Lane was 133.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.9% higher than the Bare average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Cop Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare and the 102nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-11-25 | £173,940 |
| 141 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-04-17 | £147,443 |
| 130 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-08-04 | £156,130 |
| 143 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-28 | £171,849 |
| 141 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-04-27 | £177,367 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School Slyne Road , LA1 2JH | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,409 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 | 1,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,081 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 | 748 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakaway Cafe | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Coulson Restaurant | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Lune R.U.F.C | Vale Of Lune R U F C, Powderhouse Lane | 719 yd | |
| The New Melbourne Pub | 57 Slyne Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Cop Chippy | 80 Barley Cop Lane | 389 yd | |
| Golden House | 18 Noel Road | 661 yd | |
| Scale Hall Plaice | 55 Torrisholme Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Market Street | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Slyne Road) KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Ryelands Primary & Nursery School TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Vale Of Lune Rugby Union Football Club POWDERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 676 yd |
| Westgate Cricket Club Powderhouse Lane | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Torrisholme Cricket Club ENDSLEIGH GROVE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Skerton St Lukes C Of E Primary School SLYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Lancaster And Morecambe College MORECAMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.