Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA6 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA6 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA6 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £607k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £607k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

LA6 1AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Arkholme in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Kellet ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA6 1AX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £607k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00127537 (shared with 16 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 LA6 1AX. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

7 sales · Mean £ 795,732

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

LA6 1AX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Arkholme Church of England Primary School

Good100 pupils0.3 km
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Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School

Good33 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Restaurant Carter0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wennington3.6 km
  • Bentham8.5 km
  • Carnforth9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross House0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.5 km
  • Village Hall0.5 km