Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

HUTTON WAY, LA1 5SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUTTON WAY, LA1 5SQ.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson19
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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