Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WHEATFIELD COURT, LA1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATFIELD COURT, LA1 1BE.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Anti-social behaviour283
Violence and sexual offences277
Shoplifting137
Public order88
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.2 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.2 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.9 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.5 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

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
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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