Postcode LA1 3HQ is located in an urban city, within the Bulk ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 3HQ.
Lancaster Central near LA1 3HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Bulk area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bulk
In the LA1 3HQ postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Luckeysł | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeysł |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.