Postcode LA1 1WA is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £139,998 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £113,625 and £197,500. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,357 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from LA1 1WA.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1WA 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £139,998 (about £201 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £238,000 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 38 | £125,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £127,500 | £380,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £211 |
| 2026 | £196 | £258 | £231 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1WA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 10, Chennell House, Castle Park Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1WA | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 43, Bay View Court, Station Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NL | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 5, Bay View Court, Station Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NL | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 25, Bay View Court, Station Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NL | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 6, Kellet Court, Fairfield Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NP | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the LA1 1WA postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Rose of Sharon | King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LE | Walking directions to Rose of Sharon |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Multicook | 6 James Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1UP | Walking directions to Multicook |
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 1WA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Farley
Castle - Elected 21 May 2026
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1WA 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 public order.
The median sale price around LA1 1WA in Castle is £139,998 (about £201 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 1WA, including Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 1WA is Lancaster, about 74 m away.
LA1 1WA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,357 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 1WA is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).