Postcode insights

LA1 3HJ

Keswick Road

Bulk

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Detailed insights for LA1 3HJ

Overview

Postcode LA1 3HJ is located in an urban city, within the Bulk ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
48.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Lancaster East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lancaster East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.6%

Approximately 48.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 3HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster East near LA1 3HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 3HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 3HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWhalley Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Whalley Playing Field
0.4 miHighfield Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground
0.4 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,384.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.55(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.7(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.45(+61%)
Burglary
10.84(+96%)
Other theft
6.62(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
90.73%
Other White
14
4.64%
Chinese
5
1.66%
Other Asian
5
1.66%
Irish
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
35.04%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
37.68%
Owns outright
30
21.74%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.39%
Other social rented
15
10.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.25%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Bulk

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£455,000£329
Semi-Detached13£285,000£242
Terraced52£168,750£211
Flats10£167,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulk in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 202525, Keswick Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HJTerracedFreehold£165,000
07 Jul 202511, Keswick Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HJTerracedFreehold£180,000
10 Oct 20254, Kentmere Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£229,950
14 Feb 202512, Ambleside Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HYTerracedFreehold£170,000
17 Oct 202529, Borrowdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EUDetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the LA1 3HJ postcode area, located within Lancaster East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 3HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCastle View Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryCentral Lancaster High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 3HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner ShopUllswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HFWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miRidge General Store12-14 Ridge Square, Lancaster, LA1 3HRWalking directions to Ridge General Store
0.2 miLuckeysł48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PPWalking directions to Luckeysł
0.2 miKwik Mart43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DWWalking directions to Kwik Mart
0.3 miLidlKingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BSWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 3HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Jackson

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jack Lenox

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sam Riches

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardBulkE05014888
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster EastE02005233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 013AE01025091
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 3HJ

Is LA1 3HJ (Lancaster East) safe?

The area around LA1 3HJ records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 3HJ?

The median sale price around LA1 3HJ in Lancaster East is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 3HJ?

There are 12 schools close to LA1 3HJ, including Castle View Primary Academy, Central Lancaster High School (Good) and Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 3HJ?

The closest station to LA1 3HJ is Lancaster, about 1,332 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 3HJ?

LA1 3HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,724 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 3HJ (Lancaster East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 3HJ 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).

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Data Sources

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.