Postcode LA1 1AR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from LA1 1AR.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1AR has no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.2 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £238,500 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £217,500 | £200 |
| Flats | 29 | £125,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £125,000 | £380,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £218 |
| 2026 | £201 | £258 | £206 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1AR.
In the LA1 1AR postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket | 19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XD | Walking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 1AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Farley
Castle - Elected 21 May 2026
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1AR records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LA1 1AR in Lancaster Central is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LA1 1AR, including Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good), Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good) and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 1AR is Lancaster, about 616 m away.
LA1 1AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1AR is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.