Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 4DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 4DT.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 4DT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA1 4DT — age 33, 61% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA1 4DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bowerham in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth West ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00127628 (shared with 8 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 4DT. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

LA1 4DT has low crime rates — 20 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour36
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.2 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils0.6 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils0.6 km
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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.8 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Neptune Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • West Lake Takeaway0.4 km
  • Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd0.7 km
  • Hodgson's Chippy0.6 km
  • Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lottie's Kitchen0.7 km
  • RVS Cafe0.8 km
  • Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.0 km
  • Countrystyle Meats0.7 km
  • Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.5 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.0 km
  • Wobbly Cobbler0.7 km
  • Fox & Goose0.9 km
  • The Water Witch0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Scotforth Local Store0.7 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • VM Dorrington0.6 km
  • The Olive Branch0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.7 km
  • Bare Lane5.0 km
  • Morecambe6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowerham Hotel0.0 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.0 km
  • Malvern Avenue0.2 km
  • Malvern Avenue0.2 km
  • Cork Road0.3 km