LA1 5NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Storey Avenue, 0.6km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5NX are sourced from Output Area E00127396 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOREY AVENUE, LA1 5NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOREY AVENUE, LA1 5NX.
258
42
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 5NX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LA1 5NX is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5NX. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 189,750
2 sales · Mean £ 189,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 5NX has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Appletree Nursery School
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic College
The Loyne Specialist School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- News Plus0.8 km
- Rose of Sharon0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Marsh Food Club0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Borough0.9 km
- The Study Room0.7 km
- Sir Richard Owen0.8 km
- Toll House Inn0.9 km
- John O'Gaunt0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.7 km
- Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Cupp0.8 km
- Perilicious0.8 km
- Bob and Berts0.8 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.7 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ado's0.9 km
- Delhicious0.8 km
- Lancaster Food Court0.8 km
- Marvins0.8 km
- Nali Shawarma Ltd0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.2 km
- Bare Lane3.3 km
- Morecambe4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Village0.1 km
- Westfield Village0.1 km
- Fairfield Road0.1 km
- Sibsey Street0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA15NX · Data under Open Government Licence