LA1 1AG is an active urban area on Robert Street, 0.5km from Primrose in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00170169 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBERT STREET, LA1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERT STREET, LA1 1AG.
269
36
£ 36,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA1 1AG — age 36, 31% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £130k. Property prices are trending down 44.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1AG. The average age is 35.7. 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
Flat
£ 132,000
13 sales · Mean £ 134,823
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 1AG is above average at 124 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
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Castle View Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Poundbakery0.3 km
- The Card Factory0.3 km
- Luckeys ZL0.6 km
- American Candyland0.2 km
- Beer Store0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.4 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.6 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.3 km
- The George & Dragon0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Bier & Twist0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
- Medusa0.3 km
- Old Bell0.4 km
- The Spaghetti House0.2 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Boba Boba0.5 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
- West Lake Takeaway1.0 km
- Mount Spice0.4 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.1 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.8 km
- Bare Lane4.0 km
- Morecambe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Robert Street0.1 km
- Robert Street0.1 km
- Swan Yard0.1 km
- Dalton Square0.1 km
- Swan Yard0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11AG · Data under Open Government Licence