LA1 3NX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.1km from Newton in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Bulk ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 3NX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lancaster.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 3NX are sourced from Output Area E00185587 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA1 3NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 3NX.
375
24
£ 36,000 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 3NX 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.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 24 years average age and 58% private renter occupancy, LA1 3NX is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 3NX. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 3NX is moderate at 70 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
Chadwick High School
Castle View Primary Academy
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Central Lancaster High School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Buccelli's0.9 km
- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.9 km
- Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Irresistible0.4 km
- Cupp1.0 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Supper by Sanah1.0 km
- News Plus0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Shell Lancaster0.9 km
- Boots0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Borough0.9 km
- The Study Room0.9 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.7 km
- The George & Dragon0.9 km
- Squires0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Delhicious0.8 km
- Lancaster Food Court0.8 km
- Nali Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
- Sultan of Lancaster Express Limited0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lancaster Townhouse0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.3 km
- Bare Lane3.4 km
- Morecambe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ladies Walk0.1 km
- Ladies Walk0.1 km
- Mardale Road0.1 km
- Caton Road0.2 km
- Langdale Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA13NX · Data under Open Government Licence