Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

RIVER STREET, LA1 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER STREET, LA1 1AD.

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Population

539

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /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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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order12
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.2 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils0.8 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.9 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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

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