Postcode LA1 1JW 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 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 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 5 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 115.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from LA1 1JW.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1JW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.2 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 1JW 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 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hope | 52 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH | Walking directions to Hope |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop Mini Market | 25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LP | Walking directions to One Stop Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.2 mi | Lancaster Halal Store | 7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR | Walking directions to Lancaster Halal Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.