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.
THE GROVE, LA1 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, LA1 3AL.
340
33
£ 36,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Stepping Stones School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LA13AL · Data under Open Government Licence