Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

AALBORG PLACE, LA1 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AALBORG PLACE, LA1 1AU.

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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 1AU 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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1/10
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1/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 1AU — age 36, 31% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £163k. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

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

LA1 1AU is an active urban area on Aalborg Place, 0.5km from Primrose in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 126 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, down 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AU 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 1AU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 122,000

33 sales · Mean £ 131,257

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

Crime around LA1 1AU is above average at 126 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 offences311
Anti-social behaviour297
Shoplifting135
Public order85
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.4 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.5 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.3 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.7 km
  • American Candyland0.2 km
  • Beer Store0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.5 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.5 km
  • Bowerham Hotel1.0 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.4 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
  • Medusa0.4 km
  • Old Bell0.5 km
  • The Spaghetti House0.3 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.5 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
  • West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mount Spice0.5 km
  • + 34 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
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.8 km
  • Bare Lane4.1 km
  • Morecambe5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • George Street0.2 km
  • Penny Street0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Robert Street0.2 km
  • Infirmary0.2 km