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.
LA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA1 postcode area.
55,884
38
£ 39,588 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Parkview Nursery School
Hindpool Nursery School
Newbridge House PRU
Haverigg Primary School
Millom Infant School
Black Combe Junior School
Thwaites School
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Holiday Inn
- Lancaster House Hotel
- Lancaster Townhouse
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel
- The Royal Hotel & Bar
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Gallico Lounge
- Lancaster Quaker Meeting
- Lancaster Wall
- Nando's
- Papa John's Pizza Lancaster
- + 106 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- B & M Bargains
- Bargain Booze
- RCCG Latter Rain Lancaster
- Lakeland Gifts (Lancaster) Ltd
- Lancaster Halal Shop
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Boot & Shoe
- Bowerham Hotel
- Brown Cow Inn
- Fox & Goose
- Generation Bar
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Spar Stores
- Taste The Orient
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Ado's
- Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza
- Atkinsons Sandwich Bar
- Barley Cop Chippy
- Boba Boba
- + 57 more
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Area Profile: LA1 · Data under Open Government Licence