Postcode LA1 1SW 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Dallas Road Gardens.
Lancaster Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 11 ft away from LA1 1SW.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1SW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
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 1SW postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.