Postcode LA1 3FQ is located in a rural town, within the Bulk ward 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 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lancaster Moor.
Lancaster East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,267 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster East has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from LA1 3FQ.
Lancaster East near LA1 3FQ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster Moor | Small | Walking directions to Lancaster Moor |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Bulk area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £455,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 52 | £168,750 | £211 |
| Flats | 10 | £167,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £326,950 | £179,950 | £230,495 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £304,995 | £179,950 | £209,495 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £333,998 | £135,000 | £219,995 | £123,750 |
| 2019 | £339,995 | £183,000 | £215,473 | £121,000 |
| 2020 | £355,500 | £128,000 | £215,000 | £135,750 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £173,000 | £198,750 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £150,000 | £190,000 | £154,000 |
| 2023 | £422,500 | £155,000 | £190,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £367,000 | £187,500 | £235,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £165,000 | £240,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | — | £215,000 | £233,500 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £212 | £214 | £146 |
| 2017 | £238 | £199 | £199 | £163 |
| 2018 | £236 | £213 | £211 | £151 |
| 2019 | £248 | £215 | £221 | £167 |
| 2020 | £240 | £212 | £189 | £164 |
| 2021 | £255 | £215 | £179 | £174 |
| 2022 | £307 | £227 | £243 | £202 |
| 2023 | £309 | £197 | £219 | £206 |
| 2024 | £304 | £245 | £227 | £210 |
| 2025 | £305 | £234 | £242 | £211 |
| 2026 | — | £222 | £264 | £211 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3FQ.
In the LA1 3FQ postcode area, located within Lancaster East, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 6 Elithorn Terrace, Lancaster, LA1 3TJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Jackson
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Jack Lenox
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Sam Riches
Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 3FQ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around LA1 3FQ in Lancaster East is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LA1 3FQ, including Central Lancaster High School (Good), Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good) and Castle View Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 3FQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,267 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 3FQ is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Jackson (Green Party), Jack Lenox (Green Party) and Sam Riches (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.