Morecambe Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 5JA is located in the Scale Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 5HB, LA1 5HD, LA1 5HE, LA1 5JD, LA1 5JB, LA1 5HQ, LA1 5BY, LA1 5JL, LA1 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA1 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.1% | 30.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 52.5% | 46.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 15.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 23.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 26.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morecambe Road was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Bare average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morecambe Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-08-31 | £269,023 |
| 2 Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-31 | £245,714 |
| 62 Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-07-01 | £240,595 |
| 66 Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-29 | £272,514 |
| 32 Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2021-09-23 | £240,721 |
LA1 5JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Roeburn Drive , Grosvenor Park LA3 3RY | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Low Lane , Torrisholme LA4 6PN | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 2,778 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 | 655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Elephant Restaurant | Barbar Elephants, Morecambe Road | 132 yd | |
| Refuel | Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Doris Henderson Way | 371 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Ovangle Road | 594 yd | |
| Breakaway Cafe | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 729 yd | |
| Coulson Restaurant | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Lune R.U.F.C | Vale Of Lune R U F C, Powderhouse Lane | 481 yd | |
| The Wagon and Horses | Wagon And Horses, 27 St Georges Quay | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Hall Plaice | 55 Torrisholme Road | 338 yd | |
| Golden House | 18 Noel Road | 974 yd | |
| West Road Traditional Fish and Chips | 9 West Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Windmill Takeaway | 1 West Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Tomlinson's Catering Limited | 12 Forestgate | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Morecambe Road | 132 yd | |
| Asda | Ovangle Road | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Street | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Ayre Leisure Centre SALT AYRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Vale Of Lune Rugby Union Football Club POWDERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 508 yd |
| Morecambe & Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School ROEBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Ryelands Primary & Nursery School TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Westgate Cricket Club Powderhouse Lane | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Lancaster And Morecambe College MORECAMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Torrisholme Cricket Club ENDSLEIGH GROVE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 992 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.