The Square is in Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA11 6QB is located in the Grange and Cartmel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA11 6QA, LA11 6QF, LA11 6QD, LA11 6QQ, LA11 6PN, LA11 6PU, LA11 6PY, LA11 6PP, LA11 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA11 6QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA11 6QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.2% | 23.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 61.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 61.4% | 59.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 30.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20.4% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 96.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Grange and Cartmel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Square has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Grange and Cartmel and the 295th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Barn The Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £475,250 | 2025-08-12 | £483,102 |
| Flat 1 Church Town House The Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-08-04 | £295,898 |
| Flat 4 Church Town House The Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-21 | £309,047 |
| Flat 2 Church Town House The Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-18 | £180,365 |
| Courtyard Cottage The Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-13 | £269,642 |
LA11 6QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LA11 6QB 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.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel CofE Primary School Aynsome Road , Cartmel LA11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allithwaite CofE Primary School Church Road , Allithwaite LA11 7RD | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange CofE Primary School Fell Drive , LA11 7JF | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flookburgh CofE Primary School Winder Lane , Flookburgh LA11 7LE | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindale CofE Primary School School Hill , Lindale LA11 6LE | 3out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Priory CofE School Headless Cross , Cartmel LA11 7SA | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fell House School 1 Grange Road , Grange over Sands LA11 6AS | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Coffee Limited | Cartmel Coffee Limited, The Square | 13 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, The Square | 13 yd | |
| Rogan & Company | The Square | 93 yd | |
| Cartmel Drinkshop & Wine Snug and Oscar's Restaurant | Devonshire Square | 143 yd | |
| Mallard Tea Rooms | The Mallard Tea Shop, Devonshire Buildings | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel | Kings Arms Hotel, The Square | 13 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Food Shed | Hampsfell View, The Old Shop, The Causeway | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Park CARTMEL PARK CARTMEL PARK PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Cartmel Priory C Of E School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 450 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.