Postcode LA1 1AP is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from LA1 1AP.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1AP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.1 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,050,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 1AP postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.