Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

FENTON STREET, LA1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON STREET, LA1 1AE.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

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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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LA1 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 16% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £148k.

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

LA1 1AE is an active urban area on Fenton Street, 0.4km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00127406 (shared with 15 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 1AE. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

23 sales · Mean £ 146,713

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA1 1AE is above average at 136 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour304
Violence and sexual offences304
Shoplifting137
Public order95
Criminal damage and arson53

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.0 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.1 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Buccelli's0.4 km
  • Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.2 km
  • Whale Tail Cafe0.3 km
  • Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.4 km
  • Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.3 km
  • Ado's0.3 km
  • Delhicious0.5 km
  • Goryeo0.9 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.3 km
  • News Plus0.4 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • The Olive Branch0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Borough0.5 km
  • The Study Room0.4 km
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Pendle Witch0.3 km
  • Skerton Liberal Club0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.4 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.3 km
  • Bare Lane3.7 km
  • Morecambe5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Storey0.2 km
  • The Storey0.2 km
  • Queens Square0.2 km
  • Common Garden Street0.2 km
  • Common Garden Street0.2 km