Meadowside is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 3AQ 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 Meadowside, Lancaster, LA1 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 4XJ, LA1 4XH, LA1 4XL, LA1 4XD, LA1 3AJ, LA1 3AW, LA1 3AL, LA1 4XB, LA1 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 3AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 59.9% | 68.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 23.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 56.5% | 57.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around LA1 3AQ this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.7% | 42.4% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 25.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 42.4% | -4.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 88.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 80.6% 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% | 80.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 80.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowside was 198.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% higher than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadowside has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 63rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2024-05-08 | £382,933 |
| 25 Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2023-09-07 | £326,786 |
| 13 Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-19 | £442,885 |
| 39 Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-19 | £550,614 |
| 11 Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-11-04 | £604,620 |
LA1 3AQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LA1 3AQ 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) | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 1,368 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 1,685 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 | 3,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Futures Cafe | Unit 701, Cameron House White Cross Industrial Estate, South Road | 196 yd | |
| RVS Cafe | Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road | 197 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 112 Penny Street | 306 yd | |
| KFC | 110 Penny Street | 374 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, City Block, 99-101 Penny Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cross | The White Cross, Quarry Road | 181 yd | |
| Toll House Inn | Penny Street Bridge, Penny Street | 306 yd | |
| The Water Witch | Aldcliffe Road | 315 yd | |
| Pendle Witch | The Pendle Witch, 90-92 Penny Street | 374 yd | |
| Park Hotel Lancaster LTD | Park Hotel, 1 St Oswald Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson's Chippy | 96 Prospect Street | 246 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 98 Prospect Street | 246 yd | |
| Masala Red Limited | 6 Clarence Street | 334 yd | |
| Atkinsons Sandwich Bar | 2 Primrose Street | 340 yd | |
| Ado's | 78 Penny Street | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 48 Aldcliffe Road | 434 yd | |
| KF Oriental (Food Store) | 21 Common Garden Street | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Express King Street | 67 King Street | 597 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 629 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowerham Community Primary School BOWERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Ripley St Thomas Ce Academy ASHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Lancaster Campus) BOWERHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| York Road Playing Field WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.