Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN ROAD, LA1 5HG.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour61
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson19
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School

Good311 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils0.6 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Morecambe Road School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.2 km
  • Jubilee Working Men's Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Ryelands Mini Market0.7 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
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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