Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 2SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 2SN.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 2SN 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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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in LA1 2SN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LA1 2SN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hare Runs in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Skerton West ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA1 2SN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 2SN are sourced from Output Area E00127672 (shared with 5 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 2SN. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
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 2SN is moderate at 65 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 offences134
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson61
Other theft16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils0.2 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.9 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Coulson Restaurant1.0 km
  • Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge1.0 km
  • Maritime Museum0.9 km
  • Babar Elephant Restaurant0.8 km
  • Quite Simply French0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.5 km
  • Lancaster Railway Club0.9 km
  • The New Melbourne Pub0.7 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Ryelands Greggs0.8 km
  • Eating Plus0.8 km
  • Scale Hall Plaice0.5 km
  • Barley Cop Chippy0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Eurogarages0.8 km
  • Convenience Express0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Ryelands Mini Market0.3 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.5 km
  • Bare Lane2.1 km
  • Morecambe3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • John Kay Court0.0 km
  • Ainsdale Close0.1 km
  • Ryelands Road0.1 km
  • Lupton Place0.2 km
  • ST Chads Church0.2 km