Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

ST GEORGES QUAY, LA1 5JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GEORGES QUAY, LA1 5JU.

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Population

539

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour66
Criminal damage and arson34
Burglary20
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.5 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Inadequate164 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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

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