LA1 5HG is a safe, established residential area on Penrhyn Road, 0.3km from Scale Hall in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Skerton West ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA1 5HG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5HG are sourced from Output Area E00127668 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HG.
317
42
£ 40,500 /yr
55%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 5HG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5HG. The average age is 42.3. 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
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 206,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 5HG is moderate at 54 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
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
The Loyne Specialist School
Morecambe Road School
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coulson Restaurant0.4 km
- Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- The Food Group UK0.8 km
- Refuel0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.2 km
- Jubilee Working Men's Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Ryelands Mini Market0.7 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Scale Hall Plaice0.2 km
- Tomlinson's Catering Limited0.9 km
- Fisherie1.0 km
- Golden House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.6 km
- Bare Lane1.8 km
- Morecambe3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penrhyn Rd0.1 km
- Penrhyn Rd0.2 km
- Penrhyn Road0.2 km
- Penrhyn Road0.2 km
- Cross Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15HG · Data under Open Government Licence