Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

QUEENS YARD, LA1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS YARD, LA1 1AN.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

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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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 43, LA1 1AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £210k.

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

LA1 1AN is an active urban area on Queens Yard, 0.5km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00127407 (shared with 12 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 1AN. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime rates near LA1 1AN are high at 173 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 offences291
Anti-social behaviour261
Shoplifting136
Public order85
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.2 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.2 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.7 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.3 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.9 km
  • American Candyland0.2 km
  • Beer Store0.5 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.4 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.7 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.3 km
  • The George & Dragon0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
  • Medusa0.4 km
  • Old Bell0.4 km
  • The Spaghetti House0.3 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.4 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.2 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
  • West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mount Spice0.5 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.6 km
  • Bare Lane3.9 km
  • Morecambe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Penny Street0.1 km
  • Queens Square0.1 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Infirmary0.2 km