Bowness Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 3HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	57.1%	53.3%	-3.8%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	42.9%	46.7%	3.8%	49.0%	-2.3%

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 3HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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	32.3%	42.3%	10.0%	37.9%	4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.9%	36.4%	-3.5%	44.2%	-7.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.5%	4%	-0.5%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	10.6%	8.3%	-2.3%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	12.6%	8.7%	-3.9%	6.1%	2.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.6%	36.8%	0.2%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	33.1%	30.5%	-2.6%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	18.9%	21.9%	3.0%	12.7%	9.2%
Bad health	9.8%	7.6%	-2.2%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	1.2%	2.1%

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.

In the area around LA1 3HW this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.9%	35%	-5.9%	18.2%	16.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.7%	10.6%	-10.1%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.1%	11.8%	2.7%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.9%	2.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	18.5%	8.4%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.6%	17.7%	5.1%	33.8%	-16.1%
Other	3%	0.4%	-2.6%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Pakistani	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.1%	96.4%	0.3%	81.4%	15.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

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	96.5%	90.4%	-6.1%	83.2%	7.2%
European Union	1.6%	5.6%	4.0%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	90.7%	-5.8%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.2%	76.7%	-7.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	25.2%	13.5%	11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Bowness Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Road was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.4% higher than the Bowerham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bowness Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Bowerham and the 134th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

🔎 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 3HW, 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 Bowness Road are based on 3 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 Bowness Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA1 3HW

Average Price
£131,787

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£131,787

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowness Road

Average Price
£137,887

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£137,887

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowness Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Bowness Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2018-03-15	£122,114
4 Bowness Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2015-02-20	£147,668
5 Bowness Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£27,000	1996-03-20	£141,513

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA1 3HW

Employment

LA1 3HW 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	69
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Other	13
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	13
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN	- not rated	1,491 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School
Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB	3out of 4	1,969 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB	- not rated	2,025 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE	- not rated	173 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle View Primary Academy Keswick Road , LA1 3LE	- not rated	196 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES	3out of 4	682 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY	- not rated	712 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT	3out of 4	907 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS	3out of 4	471 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS	- not rated	471 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL	- not rated	796 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF	- not rated	816 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF	3out of 4	816 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	2,820 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	- not rated	704 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY	3out of 4	704 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH	- not rated	1,218 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
George Fox School Castle Park , LA1 1YQ	- not rated	1,282 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's College Bowerham Road , LA1 3JD	- not rated	1,661 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	371 yd
Cafe Irresistible	Fathers House Elim Church, Owen Road	699 yd
Marco's	27-29 North Road	711 yd
Lancaster Escape	32 North Road	731 yd
Pizza Margherita	2 Moor Lane	758 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greaves Park	Bowerham Road	195 yd
The Freeholders Arms	Freeholders Arms, 47-49 Ullswater Road	532 yd
Gregson Arts & Community Centre Ltd	Gregson Institute, 33 Moor Gate	681 yd
Skerton Liberal Club	Acrelands, Lune Street	705 yd
Golden Lion	33 Moor Lane	758 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway	2 Green Street	237 yd
Brendan's Chippy	10 Ridge Square	250 yd
Latin Quarter	Unit 21, Ladies Walk Industrial Estate, Caton Road	394 yd
Happy Dragon	4 Langdale Place	439 yd
Sultan of Lancaster Express Limited	Lowell House, Caton Road	492 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit 1, Kingsway Retail Park, Caton Road	368 yd
Farmfoods	34-36 Parliament Street	487 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	Sainsburys, Cable Street	800 yd
Lune Bargains	2 New Street	1,012 yd
Marks & Spencer Plc	32-34 Penny Street	1,022 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lancaster Ridge Community Primary School Keswick Road	grass pitches	178 yd
Central Lancaster High School CRAG ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	424 yd
Lancaster Royal Grammar School Grass Pitches (Memorial Playing Field) ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS DERWENT ROAD	grass pitches	526 yd
Lancaster Christ Church C Of E Primary School DERWENT ROAD	grass pitches	673 yd
Highfield Recreation Ground MACDONALD WAY	tennis courts	741 yd
Skerton Community High School (Closed) Owen Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	788 yd
Lancaster Royal Grammar School LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EAST ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	812 yd
Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	878 yd
Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	959 yd
Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street	health and fitness suite	1,024 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%

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

Overview of LA1 3HW