Postcode insights

LA1 1TS

Blades Street

Castle

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Detailed insights for LA1 1TS

Overview

Postcode LA1 1TS is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 80 ft away from LA1 1TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 1TS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 1TS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 1TS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.1 miDallas Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Dallas Road Gardens
0.4 miDalton SquareSmallWalking directions to Dalton Square

Area Profile

Population
410
Population density
12,462 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.56(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-28%)
Burglary
7.07(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-64%)
Public order
1.93(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
57.66%
Indian
112
27.25%
Other White
28
6.81%
African
7
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.97%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
124
38.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
22.6%
No qualifications
46
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
35.9%
Owns outright
31
26.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.37%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.11%
Social rents from council
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Castle

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £228K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£238,500£211
Semi-Detached4£217,500£200
Flats29£125,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202653, Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TSTerracedFreehold£199,000
10 Nov 202556, Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TSTerracedFreehold£290,000
28 Jul 202550, Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TSTerracedFreehold£270,000
30 Jun 202526, Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TTTerracedFreehold£235,000
17 Sept 202572, Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DQTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the LA1 1TS postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 1TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMaje Stores39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TTWalking directions to Maje Stores
0.1 miPremier - Fairfield Stores6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DFWalking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores
0.2 miRose of SharonKing Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LEWalking directions to Rose of Sharon
0.2 miAldi48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1REWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 1TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Will Farley

Castle - Elected 21 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardCastleE05014890
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth WestE02005237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 017CE01025102
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 1TS

Is LA1 1TS (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) safe?

The area around LA1 1TS records about 46 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA1 1TS?

The median sale price around LA1 1TS in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 1TS?

There are 16 schools close to LA1 1TS, including Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Willow Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 1TS?

The closest station to LA1 1TS is Lancaster, about 339 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 1TS?

LA1 1TS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 1TS (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1TS is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.