LA1 9LX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lancaster in Lancaster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 9LX are sourced from Output Area E00185602 (shared with 405 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA1 9LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA1 9LX.
210
27
£ 36,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 9LX 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
LA1 9LX is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 52% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 9LX. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA1 9LX are high at 154 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
Appletree Nursery School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Buccelli's0.3 km
- Vincenzo's Cafe LTD0.2 km
- Whale Tail Cafe0.4 km
- Bella Italia Restaurants LTD0.3 km
- Burgshake Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- KF Oriental (Food Store)0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza0.4 km
- Ado's0.4 km
- Delhicious0.3 km
- Goryeo0.9 km
- Lancaster Food Court0.3 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Supper by Sanah0.2 km
- News Plus0.3 km
- Rose of Sharon0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Olive Branch0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Borough0.4 km
- The Study Room0.3 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Pendle Witch0.4 km
- Skerton Liberal Club0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Royal Hotel & Bar0.4 km
- Royal Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster0.3 km
- Bare Lane3.6 km
- Morecambe5.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Storey0.1 km
- The Storey0.1 km
- China Street0.1 km
- Common Garden Street0.2 km
- Common Garden Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA19LX · Data under Open Government Licence