Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 1SN.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 1SN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 1SN — age 36, 31% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LA1 1SN is an active urban area located 0.5km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 1SN offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1SN are sourced from Output Area E00170169 (shared with 50 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 1SN. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LA1 1SN are high at 142 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.

Anti-social behaviour338
Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting161
Public order92
Criminal damage and arson74

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.9 km
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Castle View Primary Academy

Inadequate1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.2 km
  • The Card Factory0.2 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.6 km
  • American Candyland0.1 km
  • Beer Store0.3 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.3 km
  • Wagon and Horses1.0 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.7 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.2 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.2 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.4 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.3 km
  • Medusa0.2 km
  • Old Bell0.3 km
  • Quite Simply French1.0 km
  • + 80 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.4 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.3 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mount Spice0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.1 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.7 km
  • Bare Lane3.9 km
  • Morecambe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dalton Square0.0 km
  • Robert Street0.1 km
  • Dalton Square0.1 km
  • Dalton Square0.1 km
  • Robert Street0.1 km