Long Marsh Lane is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 5QX 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 Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 5QZ, LA1 5RD, LA1 5RE, LA1 5RB, LA1 5QU, LA1 5RG, LA1 5WE, LA1 5PF, LA1 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA1 5QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47% | 49.1% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around LA1 5QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 58.2% | 70.6% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 17.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 31.6% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 14.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 38% | -4.8% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 84.4% | -13.4% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 91.6% | 83.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 83.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Marsh Lane was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Bulk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Marsh Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bulk and the 232nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-29 | £162,969 |
| 12 Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,050 | 2023-08-31 | £142,046 |
| 12 Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-31 | £125,160 |
| 34D Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-01-05 | £119,945 |
| 22 Long Marsh Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-11-11 | £127,032 |
LA1 5QX 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 5QX 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 | 135 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 123 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 631 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | 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 | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | - not rated | 973 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Fox School Castle Park , LA1 1YQ | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH | - not rated | 643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City FC Ltd | The Giant Axe, West Road | 279 yd | |
| Quite Simply French | 27a St Georges Quay | 416 yd | |
| Maritime Museum | St Georges Quay | 416 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Caterleisure Ltd Platform 4, Castle Station, Westbourne Road | 473 yd | |
| Cafexpress | Caterleisure Ltd Platform 3, Castle Station, Westbourne Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wagon and Horses | Wagon And Horses, 27 St Georges Quay | 416 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | 24 St Georges Quay | 459 yd | |
| The Three Mariners | Three Mariners, Bridge Lane | 605 yd | |
| Lancaster Railway Club | Lancaster Railway Sports And Social Club, Morecambe Road | 614 yd | |
| The Merchants 1688 | 29 Castle Hill | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Road Traditional Fish and Chips | 9 West Road | 199 yd | |
| Windmill Takeaway | 1 West Road | 199 yd | |
| Bombay Balti Restaurant | 16 China Street | 673 yd | |
| Boba Boba | 58 Market Street | 721 yd | |
| Misso Lounge | 2-8 King Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lune Bargains | 2 New Street | 730 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Cable Street | 850 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Morecambe Road | 866 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 Corn Market | 914 yd | |
| Tesco Express King Street | 67 King Street | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Ymca (Lancaster & District) FLEET SQUARE FLEET SQUARE NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic College MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Ryelands Park Playing Fields TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Salt Ayre Leisure Centre SALT AYRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Inspire Health And Fitness (Closed) 10-12 10-12 Penny Street | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Ryelands Primary & Nursery School TORRISHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Lancaster Girls Grammar School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Lancaster) SPRING GARDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 45.8% |
| 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 325.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 325.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.