Postcode LA1 1QW 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 average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.2% 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 272 ft away from LA1 1QW.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1QW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.2 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £238,500 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £217,500 | £200 |
| Flats | 29 | £125,000 | £205 |
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 | £125,000 | £380,000 | £190,000 |
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 | £218 |
| 2026 | £201 | £258 | £206 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1QW.
In the LA1 1QW 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 1QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster Halal Store | 7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR | Walking directions to Lancaster Halal Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Perpignan Way, Lancaster, LA1 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop Mini Market | 25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LP | Walking directions to One Stop Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 1QW, 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 1QW records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1QW in Lancaster Central is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LA1 1QW, including Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Good), The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good) and Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 1QW is Lancaster, about 742 m away.
LA1 1QW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,277 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 1QW is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).
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.