New Quay Road is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 5QW is located in the Marsh 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 New Quay Road, Lancaster, LA1 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 5TW, LA1 5TS, LA1 5TT, LA1 5TY, LA1 5TZ, LA1 5FT, LA1 5US, LA1 5UZ, LA1 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA1 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.9% | 52.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 5QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 55.5% | 54.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 28.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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 | 56.8% | 60.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 26.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 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 5QW this area, 7.7% 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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 7.7% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 22% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 44% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95.5% | 87.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Quay Road was 272.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
New Quay Road has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Castle and the 39th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Luneside Cottages New Quay Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-13 | £162,048 |
| 5 Luneside Cottages New Quay Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-12-02 | £174,815 |
| 4 Luneside Cottages, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-15 | £209,881 |
| 1 Luneside Cottages New Quay Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2019-11-01 | £214,810 |
| 5 Luneside Cottages New Quay Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-29 | £228,640 |
LA1 5QW 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 5QW 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 | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Lane Community Primary School Willow Lane , LA1 5PR | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Roeburn Drive , Grosvenor Park LA3 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 3,065 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 | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 2,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch American Gourmet, Teddys Pizza & Shakes, Sugar Rush | Unit 1, 10 Hornbeam Road | 536 yd | |
| Refuel | Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Doris Henderson Way | 552 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Ovangle Road | 727 yd | |
| Babar Elephant Restaurant | Barbar Elephants, Morecambe Road | 779 yd | |
| Lancaster City FC Ltd | The Giant Axe, West Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Road Traditional Fish and Chips | 9 West Road | 843 yd | |
| Windmill Takeaway | 1 West Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ovangle Road | 727 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Morecambe Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory UNIT 10A UNIT 10A ABBOTS WAY | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Salt Ayre Leisure Centre SALT AYRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Willow Lane FOREST PARK | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Morecambe & Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School ROEBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 965 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.