LA1 4XT is an active urban area located 0.5km from Primrose in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 4XT offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4XT are sourced from Output Area E00170169 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA1 4XT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 4XT.
269
36
£ 36,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4XT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA1 4XT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4XT. The average age is 35.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 4XT is above average at 114 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
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Castle View Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Poundbakery0.4 km
- The Card Factory0.4 km
- Luckeys ZL0.6 km
- American Candyland0.3 km
- Beer Store0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- John O'Gaunt0.5 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.5 km
- Bowerham Hotel1.0 km
- Brown Cow Inn0.3 km
- Jimmy's Taphouse0.4 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Bier & Twist0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.4 km
- Medusa0.4 km
- Old Bell0.5 km
- The Spaghetti House0.3 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Boba Boba0.6 km
- Leonardini Gelato0.4 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.5 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.9 km
- Mount Spice0.4 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.2 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.8 km
- Bare Lane4.1 km
- Morecambe5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Yard0.1 km
- Swan Yard0.1 km
- Quarry Mount Mews0.1 km
- Robert Street0.2 km
- Robert Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14XT · Data under Open Government Licence