Area Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA1 postcode area.

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Population

55,884

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,588 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

LA1 is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £202k. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

home £202,652 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA1 is a postcode district in Lancaster, North West, covering 1343 active and 583 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA1 (17%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA1 are around £202k, down 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA1 at 373 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6170
Anti-social behaviour6127
Criminal damage and arson1844
Burglary1162
Other theft1137

school Local Schools

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Parkview Nursery School

Good51 pupils
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Hindpool Nursery School

Requires Improvement87 pupils
A

Newbridge House PRU

Good60 pupils
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Haverigg Primary School

Good166 pupils
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Millom Infant School

Good71 pupils
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Black Combe Junior School

Good114 pupils
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Thwaites School

Requires Improvement44 pupils
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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School

Good122 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Kanteena
  • The Jailor's Barrel
  • The Merchants 1688
  • The Mill @ Fylde
  • The New Melbourne Pub
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Gallico Lounge
  • Lancaster Quaker Meeting
  • Lancaster Wall
  • Nando's
  • Papa John's Pizza Lancaster
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda
  • EH Booth & Co.Ltd
  • Farmfoods
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • B & M Bargains
  • Bargain Booze
  • RCCG Latter Rain Lancaster
  • American Candyland
  • Beer Store
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn
  • Lancaster House Hotel
  • Lancaster Townhouse
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Ado's
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza
  • Atkinsons Sandwich Bar
  • Barley Cop Chippy
  • Boba Boba
  • + 57 more