Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

491

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1AW 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

81% of homes in LA1 1AW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LA1 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1AW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00185590 (shared with 96 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 1AW. 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

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near LA1 1AW are high at 224 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 behaviour362
Violence and sexual offences346
Shoplifting144
Public order100
Criminal damage and arson74

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 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 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.9 km
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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.2 km
  • The Card Factory0.2 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.7 km
  • American Candyland0.3 km
  • Beer Store0.1 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.2 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.6 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.2 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.0 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.1 km
  • Medusa0.1 km
  • Old Bell0.2 km
  • Quite Simply French0.6 km
  • + 78 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.2 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.3 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
  • Mount Spice0.1 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.5 km
  • Bare Lane3.5 km
  • Morecambe5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station Night Std0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km