Hidings Court Lane is in Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA4 4QJ is located in the West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA4 4PP, LA4 4PR, LA4 4PA, LA4 4PX, LA4 4PU, LA4 4QA, LA4 4QD, LA4 4NS, LA4 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA4 4QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.6% | 35.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 44.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43% | 36.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 42.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.7% | 19.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 16.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 24.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 89% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hidings Court Lane was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Heysham North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hidings Court Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Heysham North and the 147th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,750 | 2021-02-26 | £160,993 |
| 16 Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-02-10 | £152,992 |
| 15 Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-05-01 | £122,255 |
| 5 Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-09-06 | £136,926 |
| 3 Hidings Court Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-06-28 | £143,940 |
LA4 4QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Station Road , LA4 5JL | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School Langridge Way , Westgate LA4 4XF | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Primary School Chatsworth Road , LA3 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Church Street , LA4 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Coniston Road , LA4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue , LA4 5BG | 1out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 4,742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,818 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 | 2,306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Housing | Rydal Court, Euston Road | 540 yd | |
| Anchor Housing | Tarnbrook Court, Euston Road | 558 yd | |
| Retro Dreams | 83 Euston Road | 604 yd | |
| The Bay A Blueprint for Recovery | 12 Royalty Mall | 616 yd | |
| Tasty House | 69-71 Queen Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Cricket Club | Woodhill Lane | 326 yd | |
| WC's Bar | Venture Residential Park, Langridge Way | 347 yd | |
| Bar Eighteen 66 | 40 Queen Street | 697 yd | |
| Eric Bartholomew | The Eric Bartholomew, 10-18 Euston Road | 717 yd | |
| Morecambe York Hotel | The York Hotel, 87 Lancaster Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Tasty Bites | 135 Euston Road | 613 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, 1 Hilmore Way | 636 yd | |
| The Vault TCC | Ground Floor, 14 Victoria Street | 683 yd | |
| Ell's Kitchen | 47-47a Queen Street | 697 yd | |
| Sweet Zen | 22 Croft Street | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail | Unit 3, Hilmore Way | 636 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Hilmore Way | 636 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 1 Royalty Mall | 640 yd | |
| Aldi | Marine Road West | 875 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Supermarket, Lancaster Road | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Cricket Club WOODHILL LANE | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| The Trimpell Club OUT MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Morecambe) CENTRAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Concorde Gym And Squash Club (Closed) Victoria Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 713 yd |
| Westgate Primary School LANGRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Morecambe Fc (Globe Arena) CHRISTIE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 740 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.