LA2 9LZ is in Quernmore, Lancaster and Lancaster district. LA2 9LZ 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 Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9LZ 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 9LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 33.2% | 30.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 53.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 44.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.6% | 92.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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% | 96.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA2 9LZ was 139.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 201.5% higher than the Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
LA2 9LZ has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet and the 92nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Byre Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2025-06-16 | £822,285 |
| The Byre Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2024-09-30 | £803,003 |
| Lythe Brow Farm Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-05-24 | £695,571 |
| The Byre Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-11-22 | £750,338 |
| 2 Lythe Brow Barn, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-07-08 | £486,820 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9LZ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 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 Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9LZ has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 2 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 9LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 9LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 5,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caton Primary School Broadacre , Caton LA2 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School Moorside Road , Brookhouse LA2 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 2,839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School Pennystone Road , Halton LA2 6QE | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 4,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pupil Referral Service Out of School Tuition 33 Hornby Road , Caton LA2 9QW | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martin's College Bowerham Road , LA1 3JD | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 5,022 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 3out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Bowerham Road , LA1 4HT | 4out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.