Postcode LA1 3AL is located in an urban city, within the John O'Gaunt ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 road, approximately 308 ft away from LA1 3AL.
Lancaster Central near LA1 3AL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £228 per square foot) in John O'Gaunt area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £562,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £510,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £280,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 36 | £144,250 | £218 |
| Flats | 4 | £129,975 | £182 |
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 | £550,000 | £129,975 | £237,000 | £142,750 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £153,000 |
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 | £281 | £186 | £295 | £213 |
| 2026 | £324 | £189 | £236 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3AL.
In the LA1 3AL postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 64 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 3AL, 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 3AL records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around LA1 3AL in Lancaster Central is £157,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LA1 3AL, including Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good), The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good) and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 3AL is Lancaster, about 1,102 m away.
LA1 3AL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,337 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 3AL is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wilson Colley (Green Party).
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.