Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

RAILWAY PLACE, LA2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY PLACE, LA2 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA2 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA2 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Railway Place, 0.2km from Glasson in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Ellel ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For families considering a move, LA2 0BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00127424 (shared with 20 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 LA2 0BU. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

LA2 0BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School

Good12 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lock Keepers Rest0.2 km
  • The Quayside at Glasson Dock0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Shop at Glasson Dock0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dalton Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heysham Port5.8 km
  • Lancaster6.1 km
  • Morecambe8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Inn0.1 km
  • Victoria Inn0.1 km
  • Swingbridge0.1 km
  • Bowland View0.2 km
  • Pennine View0.5 km