LA1 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bulk Road, 0.1km from Bulk in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 1DL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00185647 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULK ROAD, LA1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULK ROAD, LA1 1DL.
319
33
£ 36,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LA1 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1DL. The average age is 32.6. 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 & 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
Terraced
£ 105,000
21 sales · Mean £ 102,380
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 1DL is moderate at 55 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
Castle View Primary Academy
Chadwick High School
Central Lancaster High School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Poundbakery0.8 km
- The Card Factory0.8 km
- Luckeys ZL0.4 km
- American Candyland0.9 km
- Beer Store0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.9 km
- Wagon and Horses0.9 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.9 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.8 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bier & Twist0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.7 km
- Medusa0.7 km
- Old Bell0.9 km
- Quite Simply French0.9 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Boba Boba0.9 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.9 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
- Millstone Chippy0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.9 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.2 km
- Bare Lane3.6 km
- Morecambe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bulk Road0.1 km
- Caton Road0.1 km
- Mardale Road0.2 km
- Skerton Bridge0.2 km
- St Leonards Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11DL · Data under Open Government Licence