Hornby Road is in Caton, Lancaster and in Lancaster district. LA2 9QR 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 Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA2 9QS, LA2 9RL, LA2 9QW, LA2 9RH, LA2 9QN, LA2 9QL, LA2 9RQ, LA2 9RG, LA2 9QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA2 9QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 51.6% | -6.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 41.8% | 48.4% | 6.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 29.4% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 8.1% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.7% | 40.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 17.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.5% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 30.9% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornby Road was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hornby Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet and the 213th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Hornby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-07 | £248,854 |
| 49 Hornby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-11 | £328,381 |
| 51 Hornby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-16 | £266,964 |
| 66 Hornby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-05 | £192,794 |
| 59 Hornby Road, Lancaster, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-26 | £246,719 |
LA2 9QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caton Primary School Broadacre , Caton LA2 9NH | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School Moorside Road , Brookhouse LA2 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School Pennystone Road , Halton LA2 6QE | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School Bridge Road , Nether Kellet LA6 1HH | 4out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Postern Gate Road , Quernmore LA2 9EL | 3out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Post Office Cafe | 3 Hornby Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | Station Hotel, Hornby Road | 125 yd | |
| The Ship Inn at Caton | The Ship Inn, 23 Lancaster Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhouse Takeaway | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 5-11 Hornby Road | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caton Sports Field CATON SPORTS ASSOCIATION CATON SPORTS ASSOCIATION HORNBY ROAD | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Victoria Institute VICTORIA INSTITUTE VICTORIA INSTITUTE BROOKHOUSE ROAD | 288 yd | |
| Lunesdale Lawn Tennis Club LUNESDALE LAWN TENNIS CLUB LUNESDALE LAWN TENNIS CLUB BALL LANE | tennis courts | 385 yd |
| Caton Community Primary School BROADACRE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Caton St Pauls Ce Primary School MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 330.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.