Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

THE GROVE, LA1 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, LA1 3AL.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 3AL — age 33, 49% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.

home £412,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA1 3AL is a safe, established residential area on The Grove, 0.2km from Primrose in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA1 3AL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 15.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00127409 (shared with 13 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 3AL. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

6 sales · Mean £ 341,916

Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

LA1 3AL has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour95
Public order38
Other theft22
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.4 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.6 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Poundbakery0.7 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Luckeys ZL0.9 km
  • American Candyland0.6 km
  • Beer Store0.9 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.8 km
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.2 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.6 km
  • Brown Cow Inn0.6 km
  • Jimmy's Taphouse0.8 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Bier & Twist0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.8 km
  • Medusa0.8 km
  • Old Bell0.9 km
  • The Spaghetti House0.7 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Boba Boba0.9 km
  • Leonardini Gelato0.7 km
  • Neptune Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
  • West Lake Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • KF Oriental (Food Store)0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express King Street0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.1 km
  • Bare Lane4.5 km
  • Morecambe5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greaves Park0.0 km
  • Park Hotel0.1 km
  • Eastham Street0.1 km
  • Pointer0.2 km
  • Prospect Street0.3 km