Postcode LA1 1BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
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 16.5% 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 road, approximately 38 ft away from LA1 1BU.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
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 1BU postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hope | 52 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH | Walking directions to Hope |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop Mini Market | 25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LP | Walking directions to One Stop Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Rose of Sharon | King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LE | Walking directions to Rose of Sharon |
| 0.2 mi | Multicook | 6 James Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1UP | Walking directions to Multicook |
| 0.2 mi | K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket | 19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XD | Walking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.