Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

ALBION STREET, LA1 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, LA1 1DY.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1DY 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 1DY — age 30, 27% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.

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

LA1 1DY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Albion Street, 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% 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 £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00127357 (shared with 8 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 1DY. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,250

16 sales · Mean £ 133,246

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

Crime around LA1 1DY is moderate at 55 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 behaviour117
Violence and sexual offences108
Criminal damage and arson37
Burglary34
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate0.3 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Central Lancaster High School

Good571 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.6 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.7 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.2 km
  • American Candyland0.8 km
  • Beer Store0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.8 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.9 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.8 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.7 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.6 km
  • Medusa0.6 km
  • Old Bell0.8 km
  • Quite Simply French0.9 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.8 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.9 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mount Spice0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.8 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 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 Lane3.7 km
  • Morecambe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bulk Road0.1 km
  • St Leonards Gate0.1 km
  • Ridge Lane0.2 km
  • Skerton Bridge0.2 km
  • Skerton Bridge0.2 km