Postcode LA1 1DW is located in an urban city, within the Bulk 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 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.
Lancaster Central has an average 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 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from LA1 1DW.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1DW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Bulk area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £455,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 52 | £168,750 | £211 |
| Flats | 10 | £167,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £326,950 | £179,950 | £230,495 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £304,995 | £179,950 | £209,495 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £333,998 | £135,000 | £219,995 | £123,750 |
| 2019 | £339,995 | £183,000 | £215,473 | £121,000 |
| 2020 | £355,500 | £128,000 | £215,000 | £135,750 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £173,000 | £198,750 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £150,000 | £190,000 | £154,000 |
| 2023 | £422,500 | £155,000 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £367,000 | £187,500 | £235,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £165,000 | £240,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | — | £215,000 | £233,500 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £212 | £214 | £146 |
| 2017 | £238 | £199 | £199 | £163 |
| 2018 | £236 | £213 | £211 | £151 |
| 2019 | £248 | £215 | £221 | £167 |
| 2020 | £240 | £212 | £189 | £164 |
| 2021 | £255 | £215 | £179 | £174 |
| 2022 | £307 | £227 | £243 | £202 |
| 2023 | £309 | £197 | £219 | £206 |
| 2024 | £304 | £245 | £227 | £210 |
| 2025 | £305 | £234 | £242 | £211 |
| 2026 | — | £222 | £264 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1DW.
In the LA1 1DW 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 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Luckeysł | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeysł |
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 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Jackson
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Jack Lenox
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Sam Riches
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1DW records about 158 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 1DW in Lancaster Central is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LA1 1DW, including Castle View Primary Academy, Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good) and Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 1DW is Lancaster, about 1,005 m away.
LA1 1DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,534 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 1DW is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Jackson (Green Party), Jack Lenox (Green Party) and Sam Riches (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.