Postcode LA1 4XS is located in an urban city, within the Castle 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 832.7 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 832.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 4XS.
Lancaster Central near LA1 4XS 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 | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,050,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 4XS postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Moorgate Off Licence | 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY | Walking directions to Moorgate Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.