Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

MARKET STREET, LA1 1HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, LA1 1HT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

491

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1HT 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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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LA1 1HT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LA1 1HT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00185590 (shared with 96 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 1HT. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near LA1 1HT are high at 172 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 behaviour347
Violence and sexual offences318
Shoplifting149
Public order105
Criminal damage and arson67

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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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.1 km
  • The Card Factory0.1 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.7 km
  • American Candyland0.2 km
  • Beer Store0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.1 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.7 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD1.0 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.1 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.1 km
  • Medusa0.1 km
  • Old Bell0.1 km
  • Quite Simply French0.7 km
  • + 78 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.2 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.2 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mount Spice0.1 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.3 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.1 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.5 km
  • Bare Lane3.6 km
  • Morecambe5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Common Garden Street0.1 km
  • Common Garden Street0.1 km
  • Common Garden Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station Night Std0.2 km