Postcode insights

LA1 1TX

Meeting House Lane

Castle

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Detailed insights for LA1 1TX

Overview

Postcode LA1 1TX 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from LA1 1TX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 1TX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 1TX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
3,344.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
56.46(+215%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.17(+5%)
Public order
12.21(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.21(+36%)
Burglary
9.66(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
71.47%
Other White
24
7.69%
Other Asian
13
4.17%
Chinese
8
2.56%
Indian
8
2.56%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
52.78%
Level 3 (A level)
74
25.69%
No qualifications
25
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.82%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
42.59%
Owns outright
45
27.78%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.11%
Other social rented
16
9.88%
Shared ownership
7
4.32%
Total households: 162

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Flat 10, Chennell House, Castle Park Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1WAFlatsLeasehold£150,000
19 Jun 202516, Dallas Road, Lancaster, LA1 1TNTerracedFreehold£355,000
12 Nov 20255, Bay View Court, Station Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NLFlatsLeasehold£70,000
12 Nov 202525, Bay View Court, Station Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NLFlatsLeasehold£75,000
03 Feb 202525, Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YNTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the LA1 1TX postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWillow Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 1TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier - Fairfield Stores6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DFWalking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores
0.2 miMaje Stores39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TTWalking directions to Maje Stores
0.2 miRose of SharonKing Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LEWalking directions to Rose of Sharon
0.2 miTesco Express67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1REWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miK. F. Oriental Food Supermarket19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XDWalking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket

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 1TX, 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)Lancaster CentralE02005234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 014CE01025099
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 1TX

Is LA1 1TX (Lancaster Central) safe?

The area around LA1 1TX records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 1TX?

The median sale price around LA1 1TX in Lancaster Central is £150,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 1TX?

There are 16 schools close to LA1 1TX, 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 1TX?

The closest station to LA1 1TX is Lancaster, about 78 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 1TX?

LA1 1TX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 1TX (Lancaster Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1TX 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.