Postcode LA1 1DD 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 241.2 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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 39 ft away from LA1 1DD.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1DD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.1 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 1DD 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 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster Halal Store | 7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR | Walking directions to Lancaster Halal Store |
| 0.1 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.