LA1 5HF is a safe, established residential area on Penrhyn Road, 0.1km from Scale Hall in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Skerton West ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5HF are sourced from Output Area E00127669 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HF.
342
38
£ 40,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LA1 5HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £174k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5HF. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 174,950
1 sales · Mean £ 174,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 5HF is moderate at 53 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
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School
The Loyne Specialist School
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Morecambe Road School
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Appletree Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coulson Restaurant0.5 km
- Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- The Food Group UK0.7 km
- Refuel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morecambe Bay Wines Ltd1.0 km
- Ryelands Mini Market0.8 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Scale Hall Plaice0.3 km
- Tomlinson's Catering Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.5 km
- Bare Lane1.9 km
- Morecambe3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penrhyn Road0.1 km
- Penrhyn Road0.1 km
- Brennand Close0.2 km
- Penrhyn Rd0.3 km
- Penrhyn Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15HF · Data under Open Government Licence