Property profile

39Waterside

Map showing 39, Waterside, Lancaster

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Estimated sale price

£175,000

Flats sold in Castle

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Jun 2010
£179,950Change since last sale: −£3,000 (−1.5%)
Annualised change
−0.1% per yearLancaster annualised change (flats) since 2010: +1.7% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £196 per sq ft
£181 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£16 per sq ft (−7.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Castle
£125,000Estimate vs local median: +£52,000 (+42%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area91 m² / 980 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level4th
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection26 Aug 2009

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Jun 2010£179,950+5%
13 Sept 2002£171,000-

Local market

Property prices in Castle

Median price: £140,000
Price per sq ft: £205
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £114K – £195K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£230,000£232
Semi-Detached3£225,000£201
Flats33£125,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£109,000£253,000£224,250
2017£115,000£190,000£220,000
2018£105,000£215,000£195,000
2019£110,000£225,500£249,500
2020£108,000£210,000£202,500
2021£120,500£286,000£289,250
2022£128,250£188,000£240,000
2023£125,000£280,000£200,000
2024£115,000£350,000£230,000
2025£126,250£210,000£295,000
2026£130,000£380,000£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£223£169
2017£171£182£185
2018£171£204£200
2019£171£181£168
2020£172£212£176
2021£184£203£194
2022£201£140£213
2023£196£247£229
2024£172£271£210
2025£197£199£214
2026£199£258£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20257, Waterside, Lancaster, LA1 1AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
25 Nov 202560, Waterside, Lancaster, LA1 1AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
22 Sept 202538, Waterside, Lancaster, LA1 1AYFlatsLeasehold£155,000
31 Jul 202544, Waterside, Lancaster, LA1 1AYFlatsLeasehold£125,000
12 Dec 20255, St Johns Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1HJTerracedLeasehold£132,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Waterside, LancasterLeasehold60 m²£124,000 (2007)
2, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold67 m²£79,995 (2002)
3, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold66 m²£128,500 (2005)
4, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold58 m²£110,000 (2019)
5, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold58 m²£125,000 (2023)
6, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold64 m²£124,000 (2013)
7 Waterside, LancasterFreehold105 m²£200,000 (2025)
8 Waterside, LancasterFreehold93 m²£95,995 (2001)
9 Waterside, LancasterFreehold112 m²£222,000 (2022)
10, Waterside, LancasterLeasehold61 m²£134,000 (2023)

Area insights for LA1 1AY

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Overview

Postcode LA1 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £140,000 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £113,500 and £195,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryelands Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,813 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from LA1 1AY.

Flood risk

Low

Lancaster Central near LA1 1AY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 1AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 1AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyelands ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryelands Park
0.2 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.2 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre

Area Profile

Population
549
Population density
5,778.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
70.72(+294%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.38(+59%)
Shoplifting
28.56(+394%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.04(+112%)
Public order
16.77(+66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
50.09%
Chinese
83
15.12%
Other White
77
14.03%
Indian
21
3.83%
African
20
3.64%
Total population: 549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
41.51%
Level 3 (A level)
190
35.85%
No qualifications
49
9.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
5.09%
Other
22
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 530

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
59.68%
Social rents from council
33
17.74%
Owns outright
17
9.14%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.3%
Shared ownership
6
3.23%
Total households: 186

Schools

In the LA1 1AY postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LA1 1AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryOur Lady's Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryLancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sCable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miWhite Pepper38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NYWalking directions to White Pepper
0.2 miLancaster Halal Store7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NRWalking directions to Lancaster Halal Store
0.2 miOne Stop Mini Market25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LPWalking directions to One Stop Mini Market
0.2 miIcelandPerpignan Way, Lancaster, LA1 1NEWalking directions to Iceland