Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

BULK ROAD, LA1 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULK ROAD, LA1 1DL.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LA1 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.

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

LA1 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bulk Road, 0.1km from Bulk in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1DL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00185647 (shared with 7 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 1DL. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

21 sales · Mean £ 102,380

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

Crime around LA1 1DL is moderate at 55 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour82
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting26
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate0.4 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.5 km
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Central Lancaster High School

Good571 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.8 km
  • The Card Factory0.8 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.4 km
  • American Candyland0.9 km
  • Beer Store0.7 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.9 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.9 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.9 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.8 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.8 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.7 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Medusa0.7 km
  • Old Bell0.9 km
  • Quite Simply French0.9 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.9 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.9 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
  • Millstone Chippy0.9 km
  • Mount Spice0.6 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.9 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.6 km
  • Morecambe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bulk Road0.1 km
  • Caton Road0.1 km
  • Mardale Road0.2 km
  • Skerton Bridge0.2 km
  • St Leonards Gate0.2 km