LA1 5HX is a safe, established residential area on Burton Avenue, 0.4km 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. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5HX are sourced from Output Area E00127669 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURTON AVENUE, LA1 5HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTON AVENUE, LA1 5HX.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA1 5HX — age 38, 85% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5HX. 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
Detached
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 5HX 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
Morecambe Road School
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
The Loyne Specialist School
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Great Wood Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coulson Restaurant0.2 km
- Sports Cafe Bar & The Lounge0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
- The Food Group UK0.6 km
- Refuel0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Little Indian0.8 km
- Scale Hall Plaice0.4 km
- Tomlinson's Catering Limited0.7 km
- Fisherie0.8 km
- Sweet 'n' Sour0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.4 km
- Fabulous Foods0.8 km
- Jubilee Working Men's Club0.8 km
- Torrisholme Taps0.8 km
- The George Hotel0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Morecambe Bay Wines Ltd0.9 km
- Ryelands Mini Market1.0 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Carter's Cakes0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- One Stop Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bare Lane1.7 km
- Lancaster1.8 km
- Morecambe3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lancaster and Morecambe College0.1 km
- Lancaster and Morecambe College0.1 km
- Cross Hill0.3 km
- Penrhyn Road0.3 km
- Cross Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15HX · Data under Open Government Licence