Postcode LA1 1PP 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 832.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 832.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from LA1 1PP.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1PP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
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 1PP postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Perpignan Way, Lancaster, LA1 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Taste the Orient | 33-35 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UA | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Multicook | 6 James Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1UP | Walking directions to Multicook |
| 0.2 mi | Lancaster Halal Store | 7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR | Walking directions to Lancaster Halal Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.