LA1 1BX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Henry Street, 0.6km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lancaster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00170161 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENRY STREET, LA1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENRY STREET, LA1 1BX.
385
25
£ 36,000 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1BX 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
48% of LA1 1BX's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1BX. The average age is 25.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 79,250
6 sales · Mean £ 87,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1BX are high at 143 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
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 & Dragon1.0 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Bier & Twist0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
- Medusa0.4 km
- Old Bell0.4 km
- The Spaghetti House0.3 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Boba Boba0.4 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.3 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.5 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
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 Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.6 km
- Bare Lane4.0 km
- Morecambe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penny Street0.1 km
- Queens Square0.2 km
- Infirmary0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11BX · Data under Open Government Licence