LA1 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Street, 0.5km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in LA1 1AD has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00185646 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER STREET, LA1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER STREET, LA1 1AD.
539
32
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LA1 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1AD. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 247,500
8 sales · Mean £ 250,562
Flat
£ 127,750
14 sales · Mean £ 147,071
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 218,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 1AD has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady's Catholic College
The Loyne Specialist School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Chadwick High School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Buccelli's0.7 km
- Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- El Tapeo0.9 km
- Pizza Margherita0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Supper by Sanah0.7 km
- Chapel Street Wines0.7 km
- Roast0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Marsh Food Club0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Golden Lion0.9 km
- Skerton Liberal Club0.5 km
- The Bobbin0.6 km
- Sir Richard Owen0.9 km
- The Borough0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dri Dri's0.5 km
- Flames0.7 km
- Nefis0.7 km
- Moorish0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.6 km
- Bare Lane2.9 km
- Morecambe4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Maritime Museum0.1 km
- Luneside0.1 km
- Carlisle Bridge0.2 km
- Carlisle Bridge0.3 km
- Greyhound Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11AD · Data under Open Government Licence