Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LUNE ROAD, LA1 5RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNE ROAD, LA1 5RF.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £149,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Chadwick High School

Good34 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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