Living in LA1, Lancaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA1 in Lancaster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lancaster: £199,762, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around LA1
25 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £155,000 and a range from £85,800 to £390,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 LINDOW STREET, LA1 1SB | semi-detached | £380,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 16 DALTON SQUARE, LA1 1PL | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| APARTMENT 503 COURT VIEW HOUSE AALBORG PLACE, LA1 1AT | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-03-10 |
| 2 THURNHAM MEWS, LA1 1XU | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2025-12-10 |
| 8 DIANA COURT HENRY STREET, LA1 1BX | flat-maisonette | £124,000 | 2025-12-08 |
| 1 THURNHAM MEWS, LA1 1XU | terraced | £102,000 | 2025-12-03 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
28 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
17 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Jamea Al Kauthar, Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal).
All 2 fee-paying schools near LA1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Lancaster.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
434 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lancaster's figures.
Common questions about LA1
What is the average house price in LA1?
The average sold price in Lancaster is £199,762 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LA1?
Prices in Lancaster are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA1?
The median of 25 recorded sales around central LA1 in the last 2 years is £155,000, ranging from £85,800 to £390,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA1?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA1, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA1?
434 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA1 at risk of flooding?
Central LA1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LA1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £155,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 434 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA1 safe?
434 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LA1 or LA4, LA1 or LA3, LA1 or LA2.
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