Grays Place is in Heysham, Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA3 1JS is located in the Heysham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grays Place, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA3 1ET, LA3 1JP, LA3 1LN, LA3 1JR, LA3 1JT, LA3 1EU, LA3 1LW, LA3 1HW, LA3 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA3 1JS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 57.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 42.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 42.4% | 42.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 19% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 34.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.3% | 93.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grays Place was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Heysham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grays Place has the 32nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Heysham Central and the 143rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grays Place, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-11-24 | £195,323 |
| 1 Grays Place, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-09-13 | £136,257 |
| 3 Grays Place, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2019-10-11 | £211,298 |
| 2 Grays Place, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2014-03-28 | £204,832 |
| 2 Grays Place, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2010-10-25 | £177,034 |
LA3 1JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Hampton Road , LA3 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Primary School Chatsworth Road , LA3 1BW | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossgate Primary School Kingsway , Heysham LA3 2EE | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Littledale Avenue , Heysham LA3 2ER | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School School Road , Heysham LA3 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB | 1out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue , LA4 5BG | 1out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Housing | Draycombe Court, Draycombe Drive | 69 yd | |
| Stanleys Community Centre | 79-83 Stanley Road | 397 yd | |
| Church by the Bay | Beechwood Blind Centre, 91 Balmoral Road | 691 yd | |
| West End Impact | 4-10 Heysham Road | 745 yd | |
| The Beach Cafe | West End Gardens Cafe, Marine Road West | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commodore Club | 131 Heysham Road | 409 yd | |
| Strawberry Gardens | Strawberry Gardens Hotel, 390 Heysham Road | 501 yd | |
| Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club | Morecambe And Heysham Constitutional Club, 57 Parliament Street | 823 yd | |
| The Exchange | 29 Regent Road | 953 yd | |
| The Cavern Bar | 6-12 Springfield Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaded Shak | 153 Heysham Road | 409 yd | |
| Rumblin' Tums/Marios | 64-66 Sefton Road | 582 yd | |
| Shengs Chinese Takeaway | 9 Oxcliffe Road | 602 yd | |
| Milano | 6 Alexandra Road | 770 yd | |
| Top Fry Fish n Chips | 91 Clarendon Road West | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Playing Field (Morecambe) LORDSOME ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Heysham High School OSBORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Heysham Pool HEYSHAM SWIMMING POOL HEYSHAM SWIMMING POOL LIMES AVENUE | swimming pool | 672 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.