Warley Drive is in Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA3 3AP is located in the Torrisholme 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 Warley Drive, Morecambe, LA3 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA3 3LN, LA3 3AS, LA3 3AR, LA3 3AG, LA4 5TS, LA4 5TU, LA4 5UB, LA4 5TY, LA3 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA3 3AP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 47.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 57.6% | 57.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 25.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 26% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 30% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warley Drive was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% higher than the Bare average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warley Drive has the 45th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare and the 234th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-04-01 | £251,064 |
| 4 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-27 | £266,804 |
| 10 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-04-12 | £216,798 |
| 9 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-21 | £172,162 |
| 7 Warley Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-25 | £165,313 |
LA3 3AP 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Road Primary School Lancaster Road , LA4 5TH | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Low Lane , Torrisholme LA4 6PN | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wood Primary School Beaufort Road , LA4 6UB | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Roeburn Drive , Grosvenor Park LA3 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Coniston Road , LA4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue , LA4 5BG | 1out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB | 1out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,046 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 | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Shrimp, Lancaster Road | 255 yd | |
| Pittstop Cafe @ Lancaster Motorcycles | Ground Floor Front Unit 2 - 2a, Irving House, Northgate | 428 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Morecambe Road | 493 yd | |
| Breakaway Cafe | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 944 yd | |
| Coulson Restaurant | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel | George Hotel, 302 Lancaster Road | 480 yd | |
| Torrisholme Taps | 312 Lancaster Road | 482 yd | |
| Jubilee Working Men's Club | Jubilee Club, Slyne Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troutbeck Chippy | 7 Windermere Avenue | 324 yd | |
| Pickles | 351 Lancaster Road | 387 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 357 Lancaster Road | 387 yd | |
| Sloppy Joe's | Unit 7, Northgate | 429 yd | |
| Fisherie | 363 Lancaster Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores | 300 Lancaster Road | 480 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Lancaster Road | 565 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Supermarket, Lancaster Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Road School MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Torrisholme Community Primary School LOW LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Lancaster Road Primary School LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Great Wood Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Lancaster And Morecambe College MORECAMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.