Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

546

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1AS 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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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LA1 1AS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1AS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lancaster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00127355 (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 1AS. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1AS are high at 151 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 behaviour298
Violence and sexual offences292
Shoplifting137
Public order76
Criminal damage and arson69

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.7 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.8 km
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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.3 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.5 km
  • American Candyland0.4 km
  • Beer Store0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.4 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.6 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.3 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.2 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.2 km
  • Medusa0.2 km
  • Old Bell0.4 km
  • Quite Simply French0.6 km
  • + 78 more
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Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.4 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mount Spice0.1 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.7 km
  • Bare Lane3.6 km
  • Morecambe5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Lodge St P&R0.1 km