Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LA1 1BG is an active urban area located 0.1km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1BG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00127391 (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 1BG. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near LA1 1BG are high at 189 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 behaviour318
Violence and sexual offences284
Shoplifting135
Public order94
Criminal damage and arson55

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.6 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.9 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Buccelli's0.3 km
  • Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.3 km
  • Whale Tail Cafe0.6 km
  • Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.2 km
  • Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.6 km
  • Ado's0.6 km
  • Delhicious0.3 km
  • Lancaster Food Court0.3 km
  • Marvins0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.3 km
  • News Plus0.4 km
  • Rose of Sharon0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • The Olive Branch0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Borough0.5 km
  • The Study Room0.2 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Greaves Park1.0 km
  • Pendle Witch0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.4 km
  • Bare Lane3.4 km
  • Morecambe4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station Taxi Rank0.2 km
  • Bus Station Night Std0.2 km
  • China Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km