LA1 4UU is a safe, established residential area on Charles Street, 0.3km from Greaves, The in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth West ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4UU are sourced from Output Area E00127625 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES STREET, LA1 4UU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, LA1 4UU.
392
40
£ 38,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4UU 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LA1 4UU's 65% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 42.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4UU. The average age is 40.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 173,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,000
Flat
£ 117,500
2 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4UU has low crime rates — 45 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
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Poundbakery0.8 km
- The Card Factory0.8 km
- American Candyland0.7 km
- Beer Store0.9 km
- Fairfield Stores Premier1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.9 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.4 km
- Bowerham Hotel0.6 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.7 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- McDonald's Restaurant0.9 km
- Medusa0.9 km
- Old Bell0.9 km
- The Spaghetti House0.8 km
- Lottie's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Boba Boba0.9 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.8 km
- Neptune Fish and Chips0.8 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.4 km
- Mount Spice1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.1 km
- Bare Lane4.5 km
- Morecambe5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sulby Drive0.1 km
- Pointer0.2 km
- Sulby Drive0.2 km
- Royal Infirmary Main Entrance0.2 km
- Greaves Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14UU · Data under Open Government Licence