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.
FENTON STREET, LA1 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON STREET, LA1 1AE.
366
33
£ 36,000 /yr
32%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LA11AE · Data under Open Government Licence