Postcode LA1 1HW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from LA1 1HW.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1HW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.1 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.3 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 1HW postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Hope | 52 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH | Walking directions to Hope |
| 0.3 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.3 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop Mini Market | 25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LP | Walking directions to One Stop Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.