Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 1YG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 1YG spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1YG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

The people who live in LA1 1YG are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 1YG are sourced from Output Area E00127400 (shared with 24 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 1YG. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 around LA1 1YG is above average at 133 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 offences303
Anti-social behaviour297
Shoplifting126
Public order98
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.3 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.7 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils1.0 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Buccelli's0.3 km
  • Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.3 km
  • Whale Tail Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • El Tapeo0.4 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express King Street0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.5 km
  • Dri Dri's0.8 km
  • Flames0.5 km
  • Nefis0.4 km
  • Greek Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Supper by Sanah0.3 km
  • Chapel Street Wines0.4 km
  • Roast0.4 km
  • Moorgate Off Licence & News0.9 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.5 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Pendle Witch0.5 km
  • Skerton Liberal Club0.7 km
  • The Bobbin0.4 km
  • Gregson Arts & Community Centre Ltd0.9 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.4 km
  • Morecambe4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Storey0.1 km
  • The Storey0.1 km
  • Lancaster Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • China Street0.1 km