Postcode insights

LA1 1AT

Aalborg Place

Castle

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Detailed insights for LA1 1AT

Overview

Postcode LA1 1AT 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 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 nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
473
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% 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

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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 306 ft away from LA1 1AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 1AT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 1AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 1AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreaves ParkMediumWalking directions to Greaves Park
0.5 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre
0.3 miDallas Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Dallas Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
8,018 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
162
60.67%
Other White
35
13.11%
Chinese
18
6.74%
African
15
5.62%
Indian
9
3.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
58.1%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.13%
Apprenticeship
18
7.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.56%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
55.43%
Owns with a mortgage
31
17.71%
Owns outright
24
13.71%
Other social rented
17
9.71%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.86%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Castle

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £228K

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.

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
Terraced18£238,500£211
Semi-Detached4£217,500£200
Flats29£125,000£205

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£300,000
2026£125,000£380,000£190,000
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£218
2026£201£258£206
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 2026Apartment 503, Court View House, Aalborg Place, Lancaster, LA1 1ATFlatsLeasehold£105,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 506, Court View House, Aalborg Place, Lancaster, LA1 1ATFlatsLeasehold£127,500
20 Feb 2025Apartment 216, Court View House, Aalborg Place, Lancaster, LA1 1ATFlatsLeasehold£135,000
13 Mar 202546, The Roundhouse, Robert Street, Lancaster, LA1 1AGFlatsLeasehold£85,800
25 Sept 2025Apartment 302, Mill View House, Aalborg Place, Lancaster, LA1 1AUFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the LA1 1AT postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 1AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryLancaster Royal Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCity Mini Market61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XFWalking directions to City Mini Market
0.2 miMoorlands Convenience Store21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BXWalking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store
0.2 miTaste the Orient33-35 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UAWalking directions to Taste the Orient
0.2 miK. F. Oriental Food Supermarket19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XDWalking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 1AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Will Farley

Castle - Elected 21 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardCastleE05014890
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster CentralE02005234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 014EE01033071
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2008-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 1AT

Is LA1 1AT (Lancaster Central) safe?

The area around LA1 1AT records about 473 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 1AT?

The median sale price around LA1 1AT in Lancaster Central is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 1AT?

There are 16 schools close to LA1 1AT, including The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 1AT?

The closest station to LA1 1AT is Lancaster, about 766 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 1AT?

LA1 1AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 1AT (Lancaster Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1AT is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.