Lancaster
23 addresses across 7 postcodes (LA1,LA2), about 1.2 km long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 19703372.
1 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lancaster costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 4.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 36 to 61 m above sea level. 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Queen Square Medical Practice, about 4.1 km away. About 3,200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often bicycle theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 15 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 2003-2006 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lancaster in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,059 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,006 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 1,970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA1 4XX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA1 4YT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA2 0PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA1 4YW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA1 4AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA1 4YH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA1 4ZA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 36 m and 61 m above sea level (56 m on average); the ground rises about 25 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA1 4AT | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA1 4XX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA1 4YH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA1 4YT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA1 4YW | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA1 4ZA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA2 0PH | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lancaster 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km |
| Bare Lane 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Morecambe 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 10 within 800 m; nearest Underpass Lancaster University | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lancaster City Centre | 4.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Heysham Ferry Terminal | 8.7 km |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 3.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 75.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Queen Square Medical Practice | 4.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Lancaster University Pharmacy | 40 m |
| NHS dentists | Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust | 3.6 km |
| Hospital | Royal Lancaster Infirmary | 3.6 km |
| Police station | Lancaster Constabulary | 4.1 km |
| Cash machines | Bowling Green Service Station Cashzone | 2.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 1.8 km |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,060 m² | 1.4 km |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.8 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 2.0 km |
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelrigg Wood | Wood | 1.1 km north-east |
| Burrow Heights | Hill | 1.2 km north-west |
| Park Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km south-west |
| Blea Tarn Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km north-east |
| Ellel Crag | Cliff or slope | 3.2 km south-east |
| Colloway Marsh | Wetland | 4.0 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Cafe LA1 4XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Friends Lu Bistro LA1 4YT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Great Hall Bar LA1 4XX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Wokiin LA1 4YT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Sultan of Lancaster Experience LA1 4YG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Wong's Oriental Mart LA1 4YG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| County Diner LA1 4YW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizzetta Republic LA1 4YW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 21 Jun 2026 |
| The Deli LA1 4YW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs LA1 4YW | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Grizedale Bar LA1 4YW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Pre-School Centre LA1 4YW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Mill @ Fylde LA1 4YW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| County South Production Kitchen LA1 4YW | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Subway LA1 4YW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (25); On or near Physics Avenue (6); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (4); On or near Bowland Avenue North (3); On or near Library Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 17% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 26% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 40% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LA1 4XX: 10 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- LA1 4YT: 5 addresses of 196 in the postcode
- LA2 0PH: 3 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- LA1 4YW: 2 addresses of 59 in the postcode
- LA1 4AT: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- LA1 4YH: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- LA1 4ZA: 1 address of 339 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.