Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA1 3HP has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	47%	-3.0%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	50%	53%	3.0%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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 3HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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	40.1%	42.5%	2.4%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	36.3%	-2.9%	44.2%	-7.9%
Separated	6.9%	2.7%	-4.2%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.2%	12.8%	3.6%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	4.6%	5.8%	1.2%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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	43.4%	41.6%	-1.8%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	37.1%	31.9%	-5.2%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	14.3%	17.1%	2.8%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	3.5%	8.4%	4.9%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	27.3%	2.0%	18.2%	9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	11%	-4.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	15%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	8.4%	7.9%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	17.2%	1.5%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	19.8%	-2.3%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	5.1%	1.3%	-3.8%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	3.7%	3.7%	2.5%	1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	97.2%	94.6%	-2.6%	81.4%	13.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	91.3%	90%	-1.3%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	5.2%	5%	-0.2%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	90%	-0.9%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	2%	0.3%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.2%	76.7%	-11.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	2%	0.1%	1.9%
Central and Western Africa	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
No passport held	27.1%	13.5%	13.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Thirlmere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlmere Road was 219.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 391.4% higher than the Bowerham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thirlmere Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bowerham and the 52nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LA1 3HP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thirlmere Road are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lancaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA1 3HP

Average Price
£140,197

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£140,197

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thirlmere Road

Average Price
£144,714

Semi-Detached
£157,749

Terraced
£141,941

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thirlmere Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£127,500	2021-08-31	£144,296
7 Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£71,000	2018-08-20	£93,656
3 Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2016-06-24	£166,986
4 Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£99,000	2008-05-23	£136,992
4 Thirlmere Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£42,000	2002-04-05	£147,673

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA1 3HP

Employment

LA1 3HP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	10
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	14
Manufacturing	11
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB	4out of 4	2,074 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle View Primary Keswick Road , LA1 3LE	- not rated	201 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE	3out of 4	215 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES	3out of 4	754 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU	- not rated	983 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS	- not rated	415 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX	3out of 4	928 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF	4out of 4	949 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF	4out of 4	1,528 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS	4out of 4	2,144 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY	- not rated	2,830 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY	2out of 4	690 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU	- not rated	1,811 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP	- not rated	1,875 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD	4out of 4	1,901 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ	- not rated	2,697 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Unit 2, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road	540 yd
Cafe Irresistible	Fathers House Elim Church, Owen Road	821 yd
Marco's	27-29 North Road	904 yd
Lancaster Escape	32 North Road	923 yd
Pizza Margherita	2 Moor Lane	944 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greaves Park	Bowerham Road	253 yd
The Freeholders Arms	Freeholders Arms, 47-49 Ullswater Road	681 yd
Gregson Arts & Community Centre Ltd	Gregson Institute, 33 Moor Gate	832 yd
Skerton Liberal Club	Acrelands, Lune Street	865 yd
Golden Lion	33 Moor Lane	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brendan's Chippy	10 Ridge Square	68 yd
Happy Dragon	4 Langdale Place	392 yd
Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway	2 Green Street	429 yd
Latin Quarter	Unit 21, Ladies Walk Industrial Estate, Caton Road	446 yd
Sultan of Lancaster Express Limited	Lowell House, Caton Road	461 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road	536 yd
Farmfoods	34-36 Parliament Street	675 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	Sainsburys, Cable Street	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road	grass pitches	181 yd
Central Lancaster High School CRAG ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	273 yd
Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD	grass pitches	528 yd
Lancaster Christ Church C Of E Primary School DERWENT ROAD	grass pitches	685 yd
Highfield Recreation Ground MACDONALD WAY	tennis courts	764 yd
Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	878 yd
Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	898 yd
Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,027 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LA1 3HP