Postcode LA1 1BJ 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 0.4 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.
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.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 472.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from LA1 1BJ.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1BJ 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1BJ.
In the LA1 1BJ 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 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Taste the Orient | 33-35 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UA | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.2 mi | K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket | 19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XD | Walking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1BJ, 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 1BJ 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.
The median sale price around LA1 1BJ 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 1BJ, 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 1BJ is Lancaster, about 704 m away.
LA1 1BJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1BJ 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.