Area Information for Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN

Queen Square in Lancaster is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Castle ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lancaster and Wyre. This page combines information for the address Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LA1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LA1 1RN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lancaster
Ward Castle
Constituency Lancaster and Wyre * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 2 property sales in Queen Square, LA1 1RN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Dukes), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN:

Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RP
King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH
Spring Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RQ
Wyngarth Court, Queen Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LW
Middle Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LA1 as a whole.

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The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Queen Square since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Queen Square, Lancaster consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 25
Flat (Purpose-Built) 92
Flat (Converted) 34
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 184
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queen Square, Lancaster contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 43
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 95
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 185

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 105
Two People 44
Three People 10
Four People 8
Five People 11
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 4
Total 184

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Queen Square, Lancaster consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 105
Family Household 44
Other Household 34
Total 183

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 81
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 182

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around LA1 1RN however is predominantly male (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 216
Female 150
Total 366

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Castle ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 9
10-14 10
15-19 19
20-24 123
25-29 43
30-34 31
35-39 16
40-44 22
45-49 16
50-54 8
55-59 9
60-64 15
65-69 10
70-74 12
75-79 9
80-84 3
85+ 3
Total 366

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LA1 1RN there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 67% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 247
Married 60
Separated 3
Divorced 23
Widowed 8
Total 341

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 189
Good 108
Fair 47
Bad 19
Very Bad 0
Total 363

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 138
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 108
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 22
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 6
Total 338

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 273
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 18
Pakistani 27
Chinese 13
Other Asian 1
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 8
Other 2
Total 365

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 244
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 14
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 53
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
Total 362

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 244
10+ Years 27
5-10 Years 15
2-5 Years 25
Less Than 2 Years 55
Total 366

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LA1 1RN.

Passport(s) Held
None 40
United Kingdom 238
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 48
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 9

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 188
Christian 96
Buddhist 0
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 43
Sikh 0
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 27
Total 366

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Castle ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 46% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 156
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 7
Total 337

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 47
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 137

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 39
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 158
Total 335

Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN is within the Dukes policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Queen Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Dukes
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to LA1 1RN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LA1 1RN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lancaster 510 yards
Bare Lane 2.4 miles
Morecambe 3.2 miles
Heysham Port 4.6 miles
Carnforth 5.9 miles
Silverdale 8.5 miles
Kents Bank 11 miles
Wennington 11 miles
Arnside 11 miles
Grange-over-Sands 12 miles
Cark & Cartmel 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School, approximately 160 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 150 yards September 2022
    
Lancaster Royal Grammar School 840 yards October 2021
    
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy half a mile December 2022
    
Our Lady's Catholic College 0.6 miles March 2024
    
Chadwick High School 0.8 miles January 2020
    
Central Lancaster High School 0.9 miles September 2023
    
Morecambe Bay Academy 2.8 miles September 2023
    
Bay Leadership Academy 3.2 miles October 2022
    
Carnforth High School 5.7 miles February 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Queen Square Medical Practice, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Malmin Orthodontic Group Ltd, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royal Lancaster Infirmary 500 yards
The Lancaster Hospital 610 yards
Queen Victoria Hospital 2.9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Queen Square, Lancaster, LA1 1RN. The nearest is Welbourne Opticians, approximately 240 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LA1 1RN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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