LA2 8NN is in Wennington, Lancaster and Lancaster district. LA2 8NN is located in the Lower Lune Valley 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 Wennington, Lancaster, LA2 8NN 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 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.9% | 1.2% | 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 LA2 8NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 17.3% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 61.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 53.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 14.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 39.9% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA2 8NN was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LA2 8NN has the 21st lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet and the 144th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenning Cottage, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-06-29 | £884,000 |
| Manor Barn, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-09-24 | £720,299 |
| Wilpena Pound, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-09-07 | £724,878 |
| Manor Barn, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-11-07 | £751,527 |
| Wenning House, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2013-06-28 | £854,286 |
LA2 8NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 8NN 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 retired residents living in LA2 8NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School Lodge Lane , Melling LA6 2RE | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School School Lane , Wray LA2 8QE | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Hornby LA2 8JY | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkholme Church of England Primary School Arkholme , LA6 1AU | 3out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentham Community Primary School Low Bentham Road , Bentham LA2 7BP | 3out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wennington Hall School Lodge Lane , Wennington LA2 8NS | 1out of 4 | 570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar House School , Low Bentham LA2 7DD | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus Melling Road , LA2 8LH | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonegate School 13 Main Street , Low Bentham LA2 7BX | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatham Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Wennington Road | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wennington Hall School LODGE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.