Postcode LA1 1UX is located in an urban city, within the John O'Gaunt area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year. The median sale price in John O'Gaunt is £162,250 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,738 and £235,250. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Williamson Park.
Lancaster East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Lancaster East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from LA1 1UX.
Lancaster East near LA1 1UX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Williamson Park | Large | Walking directions to Williamson Park |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £162,250 (about £227 per square foot) in John O'Gaunt area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £502,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 35 | £150,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 4 | £145,975 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293,500 | £106,475 | £136,500 | £129,500 |
| 2017 | £317,500 | £120,000 | £125,000 | £122,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £147,500 | £211,250 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £398,000 | £118,500 | £197,500 | £117,500 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £117,750 | £208,500 | £116,250 |
| 2021 | £327,978 | £127,000 | £180,000 | £132,500 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £138,500 | £214,500 | £146,750 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £309,975 | £207,500 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £393,750 | £189,750 | £217,500 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £129,975 | £237,000 | £143,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £152,000 | £285,000 | £148,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167 | £191 | £192 | £166 |
| 2017 | £218 | £189 | £184 | £169 |
| 2018 | £238 | £178 | £219 | £171 |
| 2019 | £205 | £165 | £207 | £174 |
| 2020 | £184 | £176 | £230 | £172 |
| 2021 | £247 | £213 | £250 | £200 |
| 2022 | £316 | £202 | £273 | £225 |
| 2023 | £299 | £175 | £263 | £220 |
| 2024 | £356 | £254 | £283 | £228 |
| 2025 | £280 | £186 | £295 | £212 |
| 2026 | £359 | £186 | £236 | £223 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1UX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 3, Redwood Heights, Lancaster, LA1 3FG | Detached | Freehold | £562,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 58, The Colonnade, Lancaster, LA1 3FP | Flats | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 26, The Colonnade, Lancaster, LA1 3FP | Flats | Leasehold | £139,950 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Moorside Lodge, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 42, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the LA1 1UX postcode area, located within Lancaster East, there are 7 primary and 4 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 | Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2016. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Elithorn Terrace, Lancaster, LA1 3TJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Moorgate Off Licence | 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY | Walking directions to Moorgate Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Luckeys Convenience Store | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeys Convenience Store |
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 1UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Wilson Colley
John O'Gaunt - Elected 1 May 2025
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1UX records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 burglary.
The median sale price around LA1 1UX in John O'Gaunt is £162,250 (about £227 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LA1 1UX, including Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good), Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Outstanding) and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LA1 1UX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,339 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 1UX is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wilson Colley (Green Party).