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LA1

LANCASTER

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA1 is the postcode district for LANCASTER, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £225,693
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 61% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£225,693

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

131.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in LA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA1 is £225,693, which is 11% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA1 cost 21.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA1 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £410,685 236
Semi-detached £220,664 636
Terraced £174,502 1012
Flat £135,763 371
All types £225,693 2320

5-Year Price History

£209K £219K £230K £240K £251K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 131.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA1 has a crime rate significantly 61% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
38.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA1 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Stepping Stones School Other Not inspected mi
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School Primary Good mi
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School Primary Good mi
Willow Lane Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

10

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

145,006

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA1 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA1 is collected by Lancaster. The Band D rate is £2,205/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LA1 — LANCASTER

Area Summary

LA1 (LANCASTER) offers affordable property prices (£225,693, 21% below national average), higher-than-average crime (61% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA1 LANCASTER

What is the average house price in LA1 LANCASTER?
The average house price in LA1 (LANCASTER) is £225,693, based on 2320 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is LA1 LANCASTER a safe area to live?
Crime in LA1 is above the national average (131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (38.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA1 LANCASTER?
The population of LA1 (LANCASTER) is approximately 145,006 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LA1?
The average broadband download speed in LA1 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA1 LANCASTER?
There are 25 schools in or near LA1. 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 10 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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