LA1 5JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Georges Quay, 0.7km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 19.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5JU are sourced from Output Area E00185646 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GEORGES QUAY, LA1 5JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES QUAY, LA1 5JU.
539
32
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LA1 5JU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5JU. The average age is 32.1. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 199,995
19 sales · Mean £ 201,049
Flat
£ 109,995
17 sales · Mean £ 125,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 5JU is moderate at 57 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 Loyne Specialist School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Rose of Sharon1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marsh Food Club0.6 km
- Eurogarages0.8 km
- Greenhalghs Craft Bakery0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Study Room0.9 km
- John O'Gaunt0.9 km
- Wagon and Horses0.4 km
- Greens0.9 km
- Mint0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.9 km
- Cafe Irresistible0.9 km
- Cupp1.0 km
- Go Burrito1.0 km
- The Castle Cafe: Atkinsons Coffee Roaster0.7 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Delhicious0.9 km
- Lancaster Food Court0.9 km
- Nali Shawarma Ltd0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Misso Lounge0.8 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.6 km
- Bare Lane2.8 km
- Morecambe4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cricket Club0.2 km
- Cricket Club0.2 km
- Luneside0.2 km
- Marshaw Road0.2 km
- Summersgill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15JU · Data under Open Government Licence