LA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

LA5 is a postcode district in Lancaster, North West, covering 580 active and 130 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA5 (12%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA5 are around £428k, up 57.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA5 at 134 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.