LA1 5UL is a sought-after residential area on Levens Close, 0.3km from Abraham Heights in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LA1 5UL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5UL are sourced from Output Area E00127386 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEVENS CLOSE, LA1 5UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEVENS CLOSE, LA1 5UL.
287
49
£ 44,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 5UL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LA1 5UL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £210k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £210k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5UL. The average age is 48.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 209,000
8 sales · Mean £ 215,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 5UL has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Appletree Nursery School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Our Lady's Catholic College
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Rose of Sharon1.0 km
- Marsh Food Club0.8 km
- Carters Cakes0.9 km
- Spar0.6 km
- The Cereal Box1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Toll House Inn1.0 km
- Runner Duck Wine Room1.0 km
- The Jailor's Barrel1.0 km
- The Merchants 16881.0 km
- The Water Witch0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Tuck0.9 km
- Cafexpress0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Lancaster City FC Ltd0.9 km
- Munch American Gourmet, Teddys Pizza & Shakes, Sugar Rush0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express King Street1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Misso Lounge1.0 km
- Leonardini Gelato1.0 km
- New Boon Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Windmill Takeaway0.9 km
- Quays Limited0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.8 km
- Bare Lane3.8 km
- Morecambe4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kennedy Close0.2 km
- Coolidge Avenue0.2 km
- Laurel Bank0.3 km
- Jefferson Close0.3 km
- Westbourne Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15UL · Data under Open Government Licence