Postcode LA1 1UQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £44,400 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low 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.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £44,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from LA1 1UQ.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 1UQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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 | 25 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 1UQ postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Rose of Sharon | King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LE | Walking directions to Rose of Sharon |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket | 19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XD | Walking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.