Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA1 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 1BU — age 37, 29% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LA1 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1BU 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00127391 (shared with 24 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 1BU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 rates near LA1 1BU are high at 156 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour333
Violence and sexual offences326
Shoplifting126
Public order99
Criminal damage and arson62

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.3 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.9 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Buccelli's0.2 km
  • Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.2 km
  • Whale Tail Cafe0.5 km
  • Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.2 km
  • Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.5 km
  • Ado's0.5 km
  • Delhicious0.3 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.3 km
  • Marvins0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.2 km
  • News Plus0.3 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • The Olive Branch0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Borough0.4 km
  • The Study Room0.2 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Pendle Witch0.5 km
  • Skerton Liberal Club0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.4 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.3 km
  • Bare Lane3.5 km
  • Morecambe4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • China Street0.0 km
  • The Storey0.1 km
  • The Storey0.1 km
  • Bus Station Night Std0.2 km
  • Bus Station Taxi Rank0.2 km