Postcode LA1 3HW 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 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.
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.
Lancaster East has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from LA1 3HW.
Lancaster East near LA1 3HW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 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 | 20 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bulk
In the LA1 3HW postcode area, located within Lancaster East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ridge General Store | 12-14 Ridge Square, Lancaster, LA1 3HR | Walking directions to Ridge General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik Mart | 43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DW | Walking directions to Kwik Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Newton Stores | 3 Langdale Place, Lancaster, LA1 3NS | Walking directions to Newton Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.