Postcode LA1 1YQ 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 £140,000 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £113,500 and £195,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from LA1 1YQ.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1YQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
| 0.2 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 23 | £230,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 33 | £125,000 | £196 |
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 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £380,000 | £214,000 |
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 | £214 |
| 2026 | £199 | £258 | £233 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1YQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 10, Chennell House, Castle Park Mews, Lancaster, LA1 1WA | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 35, China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX | Other | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 31 - 33, China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX | Other | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 29, China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX | Terraced | Freehold | £356,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | Flat 3, Hardwicke House, Dallas Road, Lancaster, LA1 1TN | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the LA1 1YQ postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2022. | |
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Willow Lane Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
Willow Lane Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 1YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Multicook | 6 James Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1UP | Walking directions to Multicook |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop Mini Market | 25 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LP | Walking directions to One Stop Mini Market |
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 1YQ, 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 1YQ 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 1YQ in Castle is £140,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LA1 1YQ, including Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Willow Lane Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 1YQ is Lancaster, about 126 m away.
LA1 1YQ 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 1YQ is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).