Postcode LA1 1QU is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £139,998 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £113,625 and £197,500. 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 13,813 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from LA1 1QU.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1QU 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £139,998 (about £201 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £238,000 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 38 | £125,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £127,500 | £380,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £211 |
| 2026 | £196 | £258 | £231 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 2, De Vitre Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QU | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 20, De Vitre Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QU | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Flat 21, St. Leonards Court, Alfred Street, Lancaster, LA1 1FD | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 10, Shaw Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 10, Denis Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the LA1 1QU postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Castle View Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2016. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Luckeys Convenience Store | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeys Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 1QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Farley
Castle - Elected 21 May 2026
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1QU 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 1QU in Castle is £139,998 (about £201 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LA1 1QU, including Castle View Primary Academy (Inadequate), Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Outstanding) and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 1QU is Lancaster, about 943 m away.
LA1 1QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,813 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 1QU is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).