Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

NELSON STREET, LA1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, LA1 1AF.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /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: LA1 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LA1 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £163k.

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

LA1 1AF is an active urban area on Nelson Street, 0.5km from Freehold in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00170169 (shared with 50 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 1AF. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 153,000

Terraced

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 247,600

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

Crime around LA1 1AF is above average at 125 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.

Anti-social behaviour304
Violence and sexual offences285
Shoplifting149
Public order87
Criminal damage and arson68

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.3 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate0.9 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.3 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.5 km
  • American Candyland0.2 km
  • Beer Store0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.4 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.6 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.3 km
  • The George & Dragon0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.4 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.3 km
  • Medusa0.3 km
  • Old Bell0.4 km
  • The Spaghetti House0.2 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.5 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mount Spice0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.8 km
  • Bare Lane4.0 km
  • Morecambe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Robert Street0.0 km
  • Robert Street0.0 km
  • Dalton Square0.1 km
  • Swan Yard0.1 km
  • Swan Yard0.1 km