Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

CHARLES STREET, LA1 4UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, LA1 4UU.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /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: 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

home £150,800 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour88
Public order34
Burglary22
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.4 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.4 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils0.8 km
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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils1.1 km
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel & Bar0.6 km
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel1.0 km
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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