Postcode LA1 3QB 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 average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 3QB.
Lancaster Central near LA1 3QB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3QB.
In the LA1 3QB postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorgate Off Licence | 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY | Walking directions to Moorgate Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Luckeysł | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeysł |
| 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 | Iceland | Perpignan Way, Lancaster, LA1 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 3QB, 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 3QB records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3QB in Lancaster Central is £180,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LA1 3QB, including Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Good), The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Good) and Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 3QB is Lancaster, about 951 m away.
LA1 3QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,277 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 3QB 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.