35POPULATION
4.8%UNEMPLOYED
20%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of LA1 1YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA1 1YU in Lancaster, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LA1 1YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 88%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 57.1%Male
  • 42.9%Female

From the last census, 57.1% of people in LA11YU male, and 42.9% female. Men outnumber women in Castle.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 59%SINGLE
  • 20%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA1 1YU is 59%. Single and 'other' people is 41%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.3%WORKING
  • 4.8%UNEMPLOYED

4.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA1 1YU

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near LA1 1YU

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LA1 1YU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA11YU Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA1DISTRICT1SECTORYUUNIT
Full PostcodeLA1 1YU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLancaster
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

LA11YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA1 1YU postcode is located in the postal town of Lancaster. Lancaster postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LA1 1YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1.7 miles NW
Morecambe2.2 miles W
Caton3.7 miles E
Heysham4.1 miles W
Galgate4.7 miles S
Carnforth4.8 miles N
Claughton6 miles E
Cockerham7 miles S
Forton7 miles S
Hornby7.7 miles E
Silverdale8.1 miles N
Wray8.6 miles E
Tarnbrook8.9 miles E
Marshaw9 miles E
Arnside9.3 miles N
London211 miles SE
Glasgow135 miles NW
Edinburgh132 miles N
Cardiff177 miles S
Liverpool45 miles S
Southampton226 miles SE
Saint Ives226 miles S

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