LA1 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Wheatfield Court, 0.4km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1BE offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00127400 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEATFIELD COURT, LA1 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATFIELD COURT, LA1 1BE.
315
39
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £78k. Property prices are trending up 21.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1BE. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 70,000
11 sales · Mean £ 73,750
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
2 sales · Mean £ 132,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1BE are high at 140 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
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Buccelli's0.4 km
- Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.3 km
- Whale Tail Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- El Tapeo0.5 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.5 km
- Dri Dri's1.0 km
- Flames0.6 km
- Nefis0.5 km
- Atkinsons Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Supper by Sanah0.3 km
- Chapel Street Wines0.5 km
- Roast0.5 km
- Moorgate Off Licence & News0.9 km
- Boots0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.5 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Golden Lion0.7 km
- Pendle Witch0.5 km
- Skerton Liberal Club0.9 km
- The Bobbin0.6 km
- Gregson Arts & Community Centre Ltd0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.2 km
- Bare Lane3.6 km
- Morecambe4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Meeting House Lane0.1 km
- The Storey0.2 km
- The Storey0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11BE · Data under Open Government Licence