LA2 0QG is in Quernmore, Lancaster and Lancaster district. LA2 0QG is located in the Ellel 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 Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 0QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA2 0QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 LA2 0QG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.6% 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 | 35.2% | 95.6% | 60.4% | 37.9% | 57.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 3.8% | -53.6% | 44.2% | -40.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -8.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 62.3% | 54.8% | -7.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 37.7% | 14.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around LA2 0QG this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 1.7% | -16.1% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 0.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 2.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 81.5% | 70.0% | 16.9% | 64.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 10% | -31.5% | 33.8% | -23.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 77.3% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 74.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 74.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA2 0QG was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Ellel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LA2 0QG has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ellel and the 94th 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 -19.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conder Bank, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-11-01 | £750,029 |
| Dam Head, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-03-25 | £580,900 |
| Burnside, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-04-03 | £376,189 |
LA2 0QG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 LA2 0QG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 2238 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 468 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 50 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Bowerham Road , Newlands LA1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School Chapel Street , Galgate LA2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Scotforth Road , LA1 4SE | 4out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Postern Gate Road , Quernmore LA2 9EL | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lancaster University House , Bailrigg LA1 4YW | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 3,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Hills | Hazelrigg Lane | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest Hills Golf Course FORREST HILLS GOLF COURSE FORREST HILLS GOLF COURSE HAZELRIGG LANE | golf | 803 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.