St James'S Drive is in Burton, Carnforth and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA6 1HY is located in the Burton and Holme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James's Drive, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA6 1HZ, LA6 1NS, LA6 1JA, LA6 1PN, LA6 1JB, LA6 1ND, LA6 1NR, LA6 1HX, LA6 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA6 1HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.5% | 49.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 LA6 1HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 21.8% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 56.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 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 | 44.3% | 55.2% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 28.4% | -16.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 4.7% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 19.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 39.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James'S Drive was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Burton and Holme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James'S Drive has the lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burton and Holme and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 St James'S Drive, Carnforth, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-07-30 | £332,197 |
| 32 St James'S Drive, Carnforth, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-07-27 | £271,662 |
| 50 St James'S Drive, Carnforth, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2009-11-16 | £250,690 |
| 35 St James'S Drive, Carnforth, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2009-09-11 | £377,086 |
| Limestones, 41 St James'S Drive, Carnforth, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-09-25 | £495,436 |
LA6 1HY 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 student residents living in LA6 1HY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Morewood CofE Primary School Main Street , Burton-in-Kendal LA6 1ND | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Primary School North Road , Holme LA6 1QA | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealand Church of England Primary School Footeran Lane , Yealand Redmayne LA5 9SU | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beetham CofE Primary School Stanley Street , Beetham LA7 7AS | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House Birch Cottage , Moss Lane Off Eight Acre Lane LA5 9TG | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wings School Whassett , Milnthorpe LA7 7DN | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Burton Motorway Services Area, Jct 35/36 M6 | 1,081 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Burton Motorway Services Area, Jct 35/36 M6 | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food | Moto Hospitality, Burton Services | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Memorial Hall Main Street | 358 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.