Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

STOREY AVENUE, LA1 5NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOREY AVENUE, LA1 5NX.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 5NX 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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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA1 5NX is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LA1 5NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Storey Avenue, 0.6km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5NX are sourced from Output Area E00127396 (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 5NX. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 189,750

2 sales · Mean £ 189,750

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

LA1 5NX has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour84
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson26
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.9 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.2 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • News Plus0.8 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Marsh Food Club0.2 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Borough0.9 km
  • The Study Room0.7 km
  • Sir Richard Owen0.8 km
  • Toll House Inn0.9 km
  • John O'Gaunt0.6 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.7 km
  • Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Cupp0.8 km
  • Perilicious0.8 km
  • Bob and Berts0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express King Street0.7 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Ado's0.9 km
  • Delhicious0.8 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.8 km
  • Marvins0.8 km
  • Nali Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.3 km
  • Morecambe4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield Village0.1 km
  • Westfield Village0.1 km
  • Fairfield Road0.1 km
  • Sibsey Street0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km