LA1 5SQ is a safe, established residential area on Hutton Way, 0.7km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in LA1 5SQ has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5SQ are sourced from Output Area E00127390 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUTTON WAY, LA1 5SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUTTON WAY, LA1 5SQ.
201
37
£ 44,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA1 5SQ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5SQ. The average age is 37.5. 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 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
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 131,400
Semi-Detached
£ 137,500
2 sales · Mean £ 137,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 5SQ has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
The Loyne Specialist School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- News Plus1.0 km
- Rose of Sharon0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Marsh Food Club0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Study Room0.9 km
- John O'Gaunt0.8 km
- Wagon and Horses0.6 km
- Skerton Liberal Club1.0 km
- The Bobbin1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.9 km
- Cupp1.0 km
- Bob and Berts1.0 km
- Go Burrito1.0 km
- The Castle Cafe: Atkinsons Coffee Roaster0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Delhicious0.9 km
- Lancaster Food Court1.0 km
- Nali Shawarma Ltd1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Misso Lounge0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.5 km
- Bare Lane2.9 km
- Morecambe4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cricket Club0.1 km
- Victoria0.1 km
- Victoria0.1 km
- Cricket Club0.1 km
- Westfield Village0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15SQ · Data under Open Government Licence