Garfield Drive is in Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA4 6NH 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 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, LA4 6NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA4 6NB, LA4 6NG, LA4 6ND, LA4 6AZ, LA4 6NP, LA4 6NW, LA4 6NQ, LA4 6NJ, LA4 6NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA4 6NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 52.8% | 52.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA4 6NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 24.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 56.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 40.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.4% | 19.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 26.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.1% | 94.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.8% | 94.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garfield Drive was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Bare average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garfield Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare and the 74th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-06-12 | £172,421 |
| 14 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-01 | £200,609 |
| 5 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-02 | £223,907 |
| 18 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-25 | £211,761 |
| 7 Garfield Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2021-12-09 | £196,435 |
LA4 6NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA4 6NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,423 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 Torrisholme Community Primary School Low Lane , Torrisholme LA4 6PN | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Roeburn Drive , Grosvenor Park LA3 3RY | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wood Primary School Beaufort Road , LA4 6UB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Road Primary School Lancaster Road , LA4 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Torrisholme Road , LA1 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB | 1out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 4out of 4 | 3,668 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 | 490 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 | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 2,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakaway Cafe | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 412 yd | |
| Coulson Restaurant | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 412 yd | |
| Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge | Lancaster And Morecambe College, Morecambe Road | 412 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Morecambe Road | 511 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Shrimp, Lancaster Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Working Men's Club | Jubilee Club, Slyne Road | 238 yd | |
| Torrisholme Taps | 312 Lancaster Road | 272 yd | |
| The George Hotel | George Hotel, 302 Lancaster Road | 273 yd | |
| Vale of Lune R.U.F.C | Vale Of Lune R U F C, Powderhouse Lane | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherie | 363 Lancaster Road | 243 yd | |
| The Little Indian | 2-3 Torrisholme Court, Lancaster Road | 273 yd | |
| Pickles | 351 Lancaster Road | 328 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 357 Lancaster Road | 328 yd | |
| Tomlinson's Catering Limited | 12 Forestgate | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores | 300 Lancaster Road | 273 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster And Morecambe College MORECAMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Torrisholme Community Primary School LOW LANE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Morecambe Road School MORECAMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Torrisholme Cricket Club ENDSLEIGH GROVE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Westgate Cricket Club Powderhouse Lane | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Vale Of Lune Rugby Union Football Club POWDERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 835 yd |
| Morecambe & Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School ROEBURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Great Wood Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.