Postcode LA1 1QY 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 7 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 17.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from LA1 1QY.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1QY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.4 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 1QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 2, Sidney Terrace, Lancaster, LA1 1QY | Terraced | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 10, Denis Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 6, Denis Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 7, Denis Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 10, Shaw Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 |
In the LA1 1QY postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 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 | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Castle View Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Luckeys Convenience Store | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeys Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.2 mi | Moorgate Off Licence | 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY | Walking directions to Moorgate Off Licence |
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 1QY, 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 1QY 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 1QY in Castle is £139,998 (about £201 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 1QY, including The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good), Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Outstanding) and Castle View Primary Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 1QY is Lancaster, about 904 m away.
LA1 1QY 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 1QY is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).