LA1 1BP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cable Street, 0.1km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lancaster.
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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00127355 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CABLE STREET, LA1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CABLE STREET, LA1 1BP.
546
29
£ 36,000 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1BP 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.
Area Character
Average age 29, 62% renting. LA1 1BP has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1BP. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1BP 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Chadwick High School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Poundbakery0.3 km
- The Card Factory0.3 km
- Luckeys ZL0.7 km
- American Candyland0.5 km
- Beer Store0.2 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.3 km
- Wagon and Horses0.5 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.5 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.3 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Bier & Twist0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.2 km
- Medusa0.3 km
- Old Bell0.3 km
- Quite Simply French0.5 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Boba Boba0.3 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
- Mount Spice0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.5 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.5 km
- Bare Lane3.4 km
- Morecambe4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11BP · Data under Open Government Licence