Rydal Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 3HA is located in the Bulk 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 Rydal Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 3EL, LA1 3EJ, LA1 3HB, LA1 3EZ, LA1 3EN, LA1 3EW, LA1 3EH, LA1 3PT, LA1 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 3HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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% | 55.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 44.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 3HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 36.8% | 48.6% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 34% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 59.6% | 53.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around LA1 3HA this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 5.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.3% | 64.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.5% | 91.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 90% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Road was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Bowerham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rydal Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bowerham and the 180th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rydal Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-01-20 | £292,696 |
| 8 Rydal Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,225 | 2020-12-17 | £236,032 |
| 22 Rydal Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2020-12-15 | £314,750 |
| 14 Rydal Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-11-09 | £246,077 |
| 20 Rydal Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-06 | £282,286 |
LA1 3HA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LA1 3HA 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,784 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 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 3,058 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 | 1,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 2,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Margherita | 2 Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| Quarterhouse Lancaster Limited | 13 Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| Dukes Theatre | Dukes Playhouse, Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| The Cornerstone Cafe | Wesley Methodist Church And Hall, Sulyard Street | 557 yd | |
| Lancaster Men's Hub | Wesley Methodist Church And Hall, Sulyard Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Freeholders Arms | Freeholders Arms, 47-49 Ullswater Road | 179 yd | |
| Gregson Arts & Community Centre Ltd | Gregson Institute, 33 Moor Gate | 205 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 33 Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| The Borough | 3 Dalton Square | 591 yd | |
| The Boars Head | The Square, 20-22 Great John Street | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Takeaway | 45 Ullswater Road | 179 yd | |
| Greek Kitchen | 47 Moor Gate | 205 yd | |
| Moorish | 5 Moor Lane | 524 yd | |
| Atkinsons Sandwich Bar | 2 Primrose Street | 553 yd | |
| Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway | 2 Green Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street | 678 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road | 763 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 32-34 Penny Street | 797 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 808 yd | |
| KF Oriental (Food Store) | 21 Common Garden Street | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground MACDONALD WAY | tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Lancaster Christ Church C Of E Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Central Lancaster High School CRAG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Lancaster Campus) BOWERHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.