Fife Street is in Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA1 5TW is located in the Marsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fife Street, Lancaster, LA1 5TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA1 5TS, LA1 5TT, LA1 5QW, LA1 5TY, LA1 5FT, LA1 5TZ, LA1 5US, LA1 5QP, LA1 5UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA1 5TW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5TW, 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% | 31% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (88%) 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% | 53.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 34.1% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5TW this area, 9.3% 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 9.3% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 46.4% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 95.5% | 84.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 84.4% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fife Street was 177.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fife Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Castle and the 75th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 134.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-03 | £171,213 |
| 4 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2023-01-12 | £323,343 |
| 92 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-11-26 | £221,976 |
| 4 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £3,200 | 2021-09-03 | £3,409 |
| 4 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,995 | 2021-07-05 | £280,683 |
LA1 5TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 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 | 715 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 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Roeburn Drive , Grosvenor Park LA3 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School High Street , LA1 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Aldrens Lane , LA1 2DU | - not rated | 2,150 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 2,999 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 | 1,513 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 | 802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 420 yd | |
| Refuel | Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Doris Henderson Way | 626 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Ovangle Road | 835 yd | |
| Babar Elephant Restaurant | Barbar Elephants, Morecambe Road | 838 yd | |
| Lancaster City FC Ltd | The Giant Axe, West Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Road Traditional Fish and Chips | 9 West Road | 767 yd | |
| Windmill Takeaway | 1 West Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ovangle Road | 835 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Morecambe Road | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory UNIT 10A UNIT 10A ABBOTS WAY | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Willow Lane FOREST PARK | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Lancaster Cricket & Sports Club LUNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Salt Ayre Leisure Centre SALT AYRE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Giant Axe Stadium THE GIANT AXE THE GIANT AXE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Morecambe & Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School ROEBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.