LA2 0RE is in Scotforth, Lancaster and Lancaster district. LA2 0RE 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 Scotforth, Lancaster, LA2 0RE 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 area surrounding LA2 0RE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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% | 47.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48% | 52.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA2 0RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 25.4% | 25.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 45.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 95% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA2 0RE was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% higher than the Ellel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LA2 0RE has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ellel and the 234th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blea Tarn Farm, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-08-23 | £545,759 |
| 2 Blea Tarn Barn, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-10-07 | £529,615 |
| Sunnymead, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £295,450 | 2022-02-24 | £321,726 |
| 1 Blea Tarn Barn, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-10-15 | £475,463 |
| Blea Tarn Farm, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-05-18 | £306,543 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Scotforth, Lancaster, LA2 0RE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 3 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Scotforth, Lancaster, LA2 0RE has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 3 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
LA2 0RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
LA2 0RE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Bowerham Road , Newlands LA1 4HT | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Scotforth Road , LA1 4SE | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School Chapel Street , Galgate LA2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England High School Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 3,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,436 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamea Al Kauthar Ashton Road , LA1 5AJ | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin's College Bowerham Road , LA1 3JD | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH | - not rated | 4,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Tea Rooms | Animal Care Sanctuary, Blea Tarn Road | 935 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.