Ashton Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 4RT is located in the Scotforth West 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 Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 4RU, LA1 4RX, LA1 4TW, LA1 5AG, LA1 4WG, LA1 4WE, LA1 4JW, LA1 4WF, LA1 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA1 4RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.1% | 28.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 46.8% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 9.7% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 38.2% | 45.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 44.2% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 90.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 92.8% | 83.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 83% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Castle and the 191st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-11 | £190,766 |
| 16 Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-02-28 | £205,503 |
| 16 Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-07-07 | £175,319 |
| 22 Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-04-14 | £216,419 |
| 24 Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-01-09 | £179,815 |
LA1 4RT 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 retired residents living in LA1 4RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Scotforth Road , LA1 4SE | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 92 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 2,344 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 | 3,410 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 | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 2,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Cafe | Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road | 562 yd | |
| Ode Pizza Company Ltd | Bowerham Hotel, Bowerham Road | 737 yd | |
| Global Link | 29 Queen Street | 770 yd | |
| Positive Futures Cafe | Unit 701, Cameron House White Cross Industrial Estate, South Road | 798 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 112 Penny Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Water Witch | Aldcliffe Road | 639 yd | |
| Bowerham Hotel | Bowerham Road | 737 yd | |
| Park Hotel Lancaster LTD | Park Hotel, 1 St Oswald Street | 792 yd | |
| White Cross | The White Cross, Quarry Road | 807 yd | |
| Toll House Inn | Penny Street Bridge, Penny Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe Rosso | 128 Greaves Road | 324 yd | |
| West Lake Takeaway | 130-132 Greaves Road | 324 yd | |
| Neptune Fish and Chips | 18 Scotforth Road | 612 yd | |
| Quays Limited | 1 Aldcliffe Place | 616 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 2 Newsham Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 48 Aldcliffe Road | 721 yd | |
| Tesco Express King Street | 67 King Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Ce Academy ASHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| York Road Playing Field WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Bowerham Community Primary School BOWERHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Royal Albert Playing Field LINDBERGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Lancaster Campus) BOWERHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 83.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.