LA1 1PD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Damside Street, 0.2km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1PD are sourced from Output Area E00185590 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1PD.
491
25
£ 36,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 1PD 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
At 81% private renter occupancy, LA1 1PD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 1PD. The average age is 25.3. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 1PD are high at 218 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
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic College
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Chadwick High School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Poundbakery0.2 km
- The Card Factory0.2 km
- Luckeys ZL0.6 km
- American Candyland0.3 km
- Beer Store0.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.2 km
- Wagon and Horses0.6 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.2 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Bier & Twist0.1 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.1 km
- Medusa0.1 km
- Old Bell0.2 km
- Quite Simply French0.6 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Boba Boba0.2 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.3 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
- Mount Spice0.1 km
- Subway0.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.4 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.5 km
- Bare Lane3.6 km
- Morecambe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA11PD · Data under Open Government Licence