Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1AH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LA1 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 29% 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 £143k. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

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

LA1 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Damside Street, 0.2km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AH offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00127391 (shared with 24 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 1AH. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 135,000

47 sales · Mean £ 137,538

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

Crime rates near LA1 1AH are high at 195 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 behaviour309
Violence and sexual offences252
Shoplifting112
Public order83
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.6 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Buccelli's0.3 km
  • Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.4 km
  • Whale Tail Cafe0.7 km
  • Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.2 km
  • Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.7 km
  • Ado's0.7 km
  • Delhicious0.3 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.3 km
  • Marvins0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.3 km
  • News Plus0.4 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • The Olive Branch0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Borough0.5 km
  • The Study Room0.2 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Greaves Park0.9 km
  • Pendle Witch0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.5 km
  • Bare Lane3.3 km
  • Morecambe4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station Taxi Rank0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km