LA1 5RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lune Road, 0.7km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA1 5RF offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 5RF are sourced from Output Area E00127392 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUNE ROAD, LA1 5RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNE ROAD, LA1 5RF.
278
35
£ 36,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 5RF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 5RF spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 5RF. The average age is 34.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 134,975
6 sales · Mean £ 135,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 5RF has low crime rates — 46 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
The Loyne Specialist School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Chadwick High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- News Plus0.9 km
- Rose of Sharon0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Boots0.9 km
- Marsh Food Club0.3 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Study Room0.8 km
- Sir Richard Owen1.0 km
- John O'Gaunt0.8 km
- Wagon and Horses0.5 km
- Skerton Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.8 km
- Cupp0.9 km
- Bob and Berts0.9 km
- Go Burrito0.9 km
- The Castle Cafe: Atkinsons Coffee Roaster0.6 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express King Street0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Delhicious0.9 km
- Lancaster Food Court0.9 km
- Nali Shawarma Ltd0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Misso Lounge0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.5 km
- Bare Lane3.0 km
- Morecambe4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria0.1 km
- Victoria0.1 km
- Cricket Club0.1 km
- Cricket Club0.1 km
- Westfield Village0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LA15RF · Data under Open Government Licence