Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

GLADSTONE TERRACE, LA1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE TERRACE, LA1 1DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

579

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1DW 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.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1DW spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 54.4% year-on-year.

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

LA1 1DW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gladstone Terrace, 0.1km from Bulk in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1DW 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 is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 54.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00127358 (shared with 29 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 1DW. 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

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 283,136

9 sales · Mean £ 219,180

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

Crime around LA1 1DW is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences148
Anti-social behaviour144
Shoplifting41
Burglary39
Criminal damage and arson39

school Local Schools

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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate0.4 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.6 km
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Central Lancaster High School

Good571 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.7 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.3 km
  • American Candyland0.7 km
  • Beer Store0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.7 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.9 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.7 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.7 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.6 km
  • Medusa0.5 km
  • Old Bell0.7 km
  • Quite Simply French0.9 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.8 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.8 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mount Spice0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.7 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.0 km
  • Bare Lane3.7 km
  • Morecambe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Leonards Gate0.0 km
  • Bulk Road0.1 km
  • Skerton Bridge0.2 km
  • Skerton Bridge0.2 km
  • Caton Road0.2 km