Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

TOWNELEY CLOSE, LA1 5UX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNELEY CLOSE, LA1 5UX.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 5UX 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA1 5UX's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £345k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £345k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

LA1 5UX is a sought-after residential area on Towneley Close, 0.3km from Abraham Heights in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For serious buyers, LA1 5UX 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 2.9% year-on-year. 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 5UX are sourced from Output Area E00127386 (shared with 15 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 5UX. 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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 345,000

2 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

LA1 5UX has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils1.5 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils1.5 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Rose of Sharon0.9 km
  • Marsh Food Club0.7 km
  • Carters Cakes0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • J Atkinson & Co1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Sir Richard Owen1.0 km
  • Toll House Inn1.0 km
  • John O'Gaunt1.0 km
  • Runner Duck Wine Room0.9 km
  • The Jailor's Barrel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Castle Cafe: Atkinsons Coffee Roaster0.9 km
  • Tuck0.8 km
  • Old Bell1.0 km
  • Cafexpress0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express King Street0.9 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Misso Lounge0.9 km
  • Boba Boba1.0 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.9 km
  • New Boon Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Windmill Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.7 km
  • Bare Lane3.8 km
  • Morecambe4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Coolidge Avenue0.2 km
  • Laurel Bank0.2 km
  • Kennedy Close0.3 km
  • Jefferson Close0.3 km
  • Westbourne Road0.4 km