LA1 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the LA1 postcode district in Lancaster. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Lancaster · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about LA1
The average home across Lancaster is worth about £202,966 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and prices have risen 4.9% over the last year.
Of 132 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in LA1, band D is the most common, and 67.4% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 2,196 crimes around the centre of LA1 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (779).
There are 8 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of LA1 in Lancaster, including Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School.
The district covers the Bowerham, Bulk, Castle, Ellel ward areas.
Sample of 132 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in LA1, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +4.9% over the last year in Lancaster.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi
- The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
- Willow Lane Community Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Appletree Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
Secondary
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolGood · 0.2 mi
- Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England AcademyOutstanding · 0.5 mi
- Our Lady's Catholic CollegeRequires improvement · 0.6 mi
- Chadwick High SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
Bowerham · Bulk · Castle · Ellel · John O'Gaunt · Lower Lune Valley · Marsh · Scale Hall · Scotforth East · Scotforth West · Skerton · Torrisholme
Common questions about LA1
What is the average house price in LA1?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Lancaster at £202,966 as of 2026-07.
How much does each property type cost in LA1?
Detached £348,161, semi-detached £225,717, terraced £181,602, flats £115,617, based on the UK House Price Index for Lancaster.
Is LA1 a safe area?
Police recorded 2,196 crimes near the centre of LA1 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 779 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in LA1 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 132 certificates from LA1, with 67.4% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near LA1?
8 schools within a mile of the LA1 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this LA1 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.