Property profile

Flat4-6 Cheapside

Map showing Flat, 4-6 Cheapside, Lancaster

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£215,000

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

Price per sq ftLocal median £196 per sq ft
£159 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£37 per sq ft (−19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Castle
£125,000Estimate vs local median: +£91,000 (+73%)
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 / Not Recorded
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area126 m² / 1,356 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection10 Jul 2025

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20262, Cheapside, Lancaster, LA1 1LZDetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Jun 202614, Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UADetachedFreehold£250,000
07 May 202518, Sir Simons Arcade, Lancaster, LA1 1JLOtherFreehold£135,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 6, Abbot Court, Bridget Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RLFlatsLeasehold£138,000
14 Aug 2025Flat 2, Abbot Court, Bridget Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RLFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Area insights for LA1 1LZ

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Overview

Postcode LA1 1LZ 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 472.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.3× 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 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
473
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 472.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from LA1 1LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 1LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 1LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 1LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.3 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre
0.3 miDallas Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Dallas Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
4,890.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
228.79(+513%)
Anti-social behaviour
225.81(+1158%)
Shoplifting
97.37(+1585%)
Public order
62.72(+519%)
Criminal damage and arson
40.62(+352%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
64.23%
Other White
51
10.37%
Chinese
34
6.91%
African
19
3.86%
Pakistani
10
2.03%
Total population: 492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
300
61.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
131
26.9%
No qualifications
20
4.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
3.49%
Other
10
2.05%
Total 16+ residents: 487

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
76.74%
Owns outright
10
7.75%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the LA1 1LZ 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 1LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryLancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop Mini Market25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LPWalking directions to One Stop Mini Market
0.1 miIcelandPerpignan Way, Lancaster, LA1 1NEWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMulticook6 James Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1UPWalking directions to Multicook
0.1 miLancaster Halal Store7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NRWalking directions to Lancaster Halal Store
0.1 miTaste the Orient33-35 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UAWalking directions to Taste the Orient