LA1 1AR is an active urban area on Henry Street, 0.6km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AR offers 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00127407 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENRY STREET, LA1 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENRY STREET, LA1 1AR.
334
43
£ 36,000 /yr
29%
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 1AR is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £206k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 194,250
6 sales · Mean £ 188,908
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 1AR is above average at 129 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
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.4 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.7 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.4 km
- The George & Dragon1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Bier & Twist0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.5 km
- Medusa0.5 km
- Old Bell0.4 km
- The Spaghetti House0.4 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Boba Boba0.5 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.3 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.5 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.6 km
- Bare Lane4.0 km
- Morecambe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penny Street0.1 km
- Infirmary0.1 km
- Infirmary0.2 km
- Queens Square0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11AR · Data under Open Government Licence