Rothesay Crescent is in Heysham, Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA3 2XR is located in the Overton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rothesay Crescent, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA3 2XW, LA3 2UW, LA3 2UP, LA3 2UX, LA3 2UU, LA3 2UZ, LA3 2XU, LA3 2UT, LA3 2UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA3 2XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 40.4% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 44.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 24.1% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 22% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 16.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothesay Crescent was 291.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.4% higher than the Heysham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothesay Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Heysham Central and the 33rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Rothesay Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2025-04-08 | £45,092 |
| 1 Rothesay Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-14 | £157,904 |
| 4 Rothesay Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-04-27 | £120,256 |
| 8 Rothesay Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2019-02-25 | £59,668 |
| 7 Rothesay Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,995 | 2018-09-21 | £47,741 |
LA3 2XR 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School Combermere Road , Higher Heysham LA3 2ST | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School School Road , Heysham LA3 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossgate Primary School Kingsway , Heysham LA3 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Littledale Avenue , Heysham LA3 2ER | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Hampton Road , LA3 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham Golf Club | Middleton Road | 631 yd | |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe | Smithy Lane | 722 yd | |
| Diplos Pizza | Heysham Cricket Club, Carr Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Rothesay | The Duke Of Rothesay, Rothesay Road | 72 yd | |
| Old Hall Inn | Heysham Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 2 Middleton Way | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Avenue Playing Fields KESWICK GROVE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Trumacar Community Primary School COMBERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Heysham Golf Club TRUMACAR PARK TRUMACAR PARK MIDDLETON ROAD | golf | 633 yd |
| Barrows Lane Football Pitch CARR LANE | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Heysham Cricket Club HEYSHAM CRICKET CLUB HEYSHAM CRICKET CLUB CARR LANE | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Heysham Mossgate Community & Sports Centre TOWNSON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 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 | 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.