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LA1 1HN

Vicarage Terrace

Castle

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Detailed insights for LA1 1HN

Overview

Postcode LA1 1HN 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 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryelands Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average 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.

Crime level

9/10

Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from LA1 1HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 1HN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 1HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 1HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyelands ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryelands Park
0.1 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.3 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
2,766.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
56.46(+215%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.17(+5%)
Public order
12.21(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.21(+36%)
Burglary
9.66(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
77.78%
Other White
19
6.4%
African
18
6.06%
Indian
9
3.03%
Chinese
5
1.68%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
50.22%
Level 3 (A level)
67
29.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.55%
Apprenticeship
5
2.18%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
63.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.39%
Owns outright
12
9.84%
Shared ownership
6
4.92%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202611, St Georges Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1HLTerracedFreehold£110,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 17, Victoria Wharf, St Georges Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1GAFlatsLeasehold£90,000
30 Jan 202623, Lune Square, Damside Street, Lancaster, LA1 1AHFlatsLeasehold£125,000
26 Aug 202583, Lune Square, Damside Street, Lancaster, LA1 1AHFlatsLeasehold£95,000
28 Mar 202560, Lune Square, Damside Street, Lancaster, LA1 1AHFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the LA1 1HN postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryOur Lady's Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableLancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)Other independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sCable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miOne Stop Mini Market25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LPWalking directions to One Stop Mini Market
0.3 miWhite Pepper38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NYWalking directions to White Pepper
0.3 miLancaster Halal Store7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NRWalking directions to Lancaster Halal Store
0.3 miDri Dri's Food3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AWWalking directions to Dri Dri's Food

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 1HN, 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 014CE01025099
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 1HN

Is LA1 1HN (Lancaster Central) safe?

The area around LA1 1HN records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1HN?

The median sale price around LA1 1HN 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 1HN?

There are 17 schools close to LA1 1HN, including Our Lady's Catholic College (Requires improvement), Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good) and Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 1HN?

The closest station to LA1 1HN is Lancaster, about 463 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 1HN?

LA1 1HN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1HN 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.