Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 1AP.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LA1 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AP 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 1AP. 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.

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

Crime around LA1 1AP is moderate at 56 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.3 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils0.7 km
P

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.8 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.8 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 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 Margherita1.0 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Express King Street0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 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 Club0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Golden Lion1.0 km
  • Skerton Liberal Club0.6 km
  • The Bobbin0.7 km
  • Sir Richard Owen0.9 km
  • The Borough1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Dri Dri's0.6 km
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Nefis0.7 km
  • Moorish1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 26 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
  • Morecambe4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Luneside0.1 km
  • Maritime Museum0.2 km
  • Carlisle Bridge0.2 km
  • Carlisle Bridge0.3 km
  • Hindburn Place0.3 km