LA1 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Caton Road, 0.1km from Bulk in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lancaster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00185587 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATON ROAD, LA1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATON ROAD, LA1 1BS.
375
24
£ 36,000 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LA1 1BS is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1BS. The average age is 23.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 1BS is moderate at 85 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
Chadwick High School
Castle View Primary Academy
Our Lady's Catholic College
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Central Lancaster High School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Poundbakery0.7 km
- The Card Factory0.7 km
- Luckeys ZL0.5 km
- American Candyland0.8 km
- Beer Store0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.8 km
- Wagon and Horses0.8 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.8 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.7 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Bier & Twist0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.6 km
- Medusa0.6 km
- Old Bell0.8 km
- Quite Simply French0.8 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Boba Boba0.8 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.9 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
- Millstone Chippy0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.8 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.1 km
- Bare Lane3.5 km
- Morecambe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Caton Road0.1 km
- Skerton Bridge0.1 km
- Skerton Bridge0.1 km
- Bulk Road0.1 km
- St Leonards Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11BS · Data under Open Government Licence