LA1 1DF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bulk in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1DF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00127358 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 1DF.
579
31
£ 36,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1DF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1DF. The average age is 31.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 1DF is above average at 127 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
Castle View Primary Academy
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Chadwick High School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Central Lancaster High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Poundbakery0.5 km
- The Card Factory0.5 km
- Luckeys ZL0.3 km
- American Candyland0.6 km
- Beer Store0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.6 km
- Wagon and Horses0.8 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.6 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.5 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Bier & Twist0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
- Medusa0.4 km
- Old Bell0.6 km
- Quite Simply French0.8 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Boba Boba0.6 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.7 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.4 km
- Mount Spice0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.9 km
- Bare Lane3.6 km
- Morecambe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Leonards Gate0.1 km
- Skerton Bridge0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Layby0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Skerton Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11DF · Data under Open Government Licence