Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA1 5SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 5SY.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 5SY 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LA1 5SY has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LA1 5SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Abraham Heights in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Marsh ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA1 5SY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5SY are sourced from Output Area E00127393 (shared with 8 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 5SY. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA1 5SY has low crime rates — 44 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
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order17
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Willow Lane Community Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Appletree Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.2 km
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The Loyne Specialist School

Outstanding114 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Good406 pupils0.9 km
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Good1010 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic College

Requires Improvement1003 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Rose of Sharon1.0 km
  • Marsh Food Club0.1 km
  • Carters Cakes0.7 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • J Atkinson & Co0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Castle Cafe: Atkinsons Coffee Roaster0.8 km
  • Tuck0.7 km
  • Old Bell0.9 km
  • Quite Simply French0.8 km
  • Cafexpress0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express King Street1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Misso Lounge0.9 km
  • Boba Boba0.9 km
  • Leonardini Gelato1.0 km
  • New Boon Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Windmill Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • John O'Gaunt0.9 km
  • Wagon and Horses0.8 km
  • The Jailor's Barrel0.8 km
  • The Merchants 16880.8 km
  • The George & Dragon0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster0.6 km
  • Bare Lane3.0 km
  • Morecambe4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Willow Lane Infant School0.1 km
  • Willow Lane School0.1 km
  • Victoria0.2 km
  • Coverdale Road0.2 km
  • Victoria0.3 km