Thornton Crescent is in Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA4 5PY is located in the Poulton 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 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 5PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA4 5PU, LA4 5NF, LA4 5NP, LA4 5PL, LA4 5PH, LA4 5NH, LA4 5PG, LA4 5NE, LA4 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA4 5PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 43.6% | 50% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA4 5PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 44.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 32.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.5% | 38.3% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 31.8% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 22.8% | 19.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 25.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 97.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 90.2% | 91.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 91.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Crescent was 201.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.8% higher than the Bare average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare and the 61st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-06-02 | £405,836 |
| 10 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-03 | £225,456 |
| 8 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-01-12 | £182,552 |
| 7 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-08-27 | £181,885 |
| 12 Thornton Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-10-22 | £302,665 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Church Street , LA4 5QA | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Coniston Road , LA4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Station Road , LA4 5JL | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Road Primary School Lancaster Road , LA4 5TH | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wood Primary School Beaufort Road , LA4 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community 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 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB | 1out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 5,045 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 | 2,512 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 | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,631 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria Tea Bar | Queen Victoria Hospital, Thornton Road | 236 yd | |
| Poulton War Memorial Hall | Church Street | 241 yd | |
| Anchor Housing | Rydal Court, Euston Road | 450 yd | |
| Anchor Housing | Tarnbrook Court, Euston Road | 507 yd | |
| Tasty House | 69-71 Queen Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe York Hotel | The York Hotel, 87 Lancaster Road | 239 yd | |
| New Inn | 2 Poulton Square | 262 yd | |
| Smugglers Den | 56 Poulton Road | 296 yd | |
| Coffeys TA | 145 Lancaster Road | 391 yd | |
| County Snooker | County Snooker Club, Lancaster Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keegans | 14 Poulton Square | 262 yd | |
| Poulton Square Fish and Chips | 1 Poulton Square | 262 yd | |
| Big Tasty Bites | 135 Euston Road | 361 yd | |
| Kenny's Fish & Chip Shop | 2 South Grove | 429 yd | |
| Sweet Zen | 22 Croft Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Supermarket, Lancaster Road | 463 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 1 Royalty Mall | 727 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsburys, Lancaster Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School CONISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Morecambe Community High School DALLAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| The Trimpell Club OUT MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Lancaster Road Primary School LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Concorde Gym And Squash Club (Closed) Victoria Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 874 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.