Postcode insights

LA1 3QQ

Whitbarrow Square

Bulk

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Detailed insights for LA1 3QQ

Overview

Postcode LA1 3QQ 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 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whalley Playing Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
54.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.2%

Approximately 54.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 3QQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 3QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
5,056.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.3(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-53%)
Burglary
10.16(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(-11%)
Other theft
6.53(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
78.76%
Other White
15
6.64%
African
7
3.1%
Indian
6
2.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.21%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.07%
No qualifications
39
21.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
44.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.69%
Owns outright
15
14.02%
Owns with a mortgage
11
10.28%
Social rents from council
10
9.35%
Total households: 107

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 3QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202512, Bath Mill Square, Lancaster, LA1 3QGTerracedFreehold£106,000
23 Oct 20257, Bath Mill Square, Lancaster, LA1 3QGTerracedFreehold£110,000
28 Nov 202518, Nun Street, Lancaster, LA1 3PJTerracedFreehold£165,000
14 Aug 202510, Crossdale Square, Lancaster, LA1 3QLTerracedFreehold£145,000
19 Mar 202612, Mill Street, Lancaster, LA1 3PLTerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the LA1 3QQ postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 3QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLancaster Royal Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 3QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLuckeysł48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PPWalking directions to Luckeysł
0.1 miMoorgate Off Licence39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PYWalking directions to Moorgate Off Licence
0.1 miThe Corner ShopUllswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HFWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miKwik Mart43a Bulk Road, Lancaster, LA1 1DWWalking directions to Kwik Mart
0.2 miWhite Pepper38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NYWalking directions to White Pepper

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 3QQ, 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 CentralE02005234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 014BE01025094
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 3QQ

Is LA1 3QQ (Lancaster Central) safe?

The area around LA1 3QQ 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 3QQ?

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

What schools are near LA1 3QQ?

There are 16 schools close to LA1 3QQ, 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.

What is the nearest station to LA1 3QQ?

The closest station to LA1 3QQ is Lancaster, about 958 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 3QQ?

LA1 3QQ 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).

Who represents LA1 3QQ (Lancaster Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.