Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 1AJ.

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

210

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 52% private renter occupancy, LA1 1AJ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

LA1 1AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00185602 (shared with 405 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 1AJ. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around LA1 1AJ is above average at 130 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences283
Anti-social behaviour274
Shoplifting132
Public order82
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.2 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.3 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.8 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.9 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.4 km
  • Ado's0.4 km
  • Delhicious0.4 km
  • Goryeo1.0 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.3 km
  • + 34 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.2 km
  • News Plus0.3 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • The Olive Branch0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Borough0.5 km
  • The Study Room0.3 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Pendle Witch0.4 km
  • Skerton Liberal Club0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.4 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.6 km
  • Morecambe4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Storey0.0 km
  • The Storey0.0 km
  • China Street0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Lancaster Rail Station0.2 km