Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WEST VIEW, LA2 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, LA2 0DF.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA2 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £120k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

LA2 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West View, 0.4km from Glasson in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Ellel ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA2 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00127424 (shared with 20 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 LA2 0DF. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

2 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

LA2 0DF has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School

Good12 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lock Keepers Rest0.1 km
  • The Quayside at Glasson Dock0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Shop at Glasson Dock0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dalton Arms0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heysham Port5.7 km
  • Lancaster6.3 km
  • Morecambe8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowland View0.0 km
  • Swingbridge0.1 km
  • Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • Pennine View0.3 km