LA1 1AL is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00185590 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 1AL.
491
25
£ 36,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1AL 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.
Area Character
At 81% private renter occupancy, LA1 1AL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1AL. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1AL are high at 163 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.
school Local Schools
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Poundbakery0.1 km
- The Card Factory0.1 km
- Luckeys ZL0.8 km
- American Candyland0.1 km
- Beer Store0.2 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.1 km
- Wagon and Horses0.8 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.9 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.1 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Bier & Twist0.2 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.1 km
- Medusa0.2 km
- Old Bell0.1 km
- Quite Simply French0.8 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Boba Boba0.1 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.1 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
- Mount Spice0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.1 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.4 km
- Bare Lane3.7 km
- Morecambe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Common Garden Street0.1 km
- Common Garden Street0.1 km
- Common Garden Street0.1 km
- Queens Square0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11AL · Data under Open Government Licence