LA1 1BW is an active urban area on Henry Street, 0.6km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00127407 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENRY STREET, LA1 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENRY STREET, LA1 1BW.
334
43
£ 36,000 /yr
29%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LA1 1BW's 54% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £152k. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1BW. The average age is 43.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 152,000
16 sales · Mean £ 140,781
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1BW are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Poundbakery0.3 km
- The Card Factory0.3 km
- Luckeys ZL0.9 km
- American Candyland0.2 km
- Beer Store0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.4 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.7 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.4 km
- The George & Dragon1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Bier & Twist0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
- Medusa0.4 km
- Old Bell0.4 km
- The Spaghetti House0.3 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Boba Boba0.4 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.2 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.5 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.6 km
- Bare Lane4.0 km
- Morecambe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penny Street0.1 km
- Queens Square0.2 km
- Infirmary0.2 km
- George Street0.2 km
- Infirmary0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11BW · Data under Open Government Licence