Median sold price in LA1, last 5 years
£171,250
Strong sample. Based on 4,328 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Built from 875 matched postcode rows within the postcode area LA1, with best-fit area context in Lancaster.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LA1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
LA1 currently groups 875 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Lancaster. Aggregate median sold price reads at £171,250 across 4,328 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 89.2% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 98.3% and 5G reaches 50.6% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 36 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 875 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 23 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 89.2%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 36 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 875Live postcode rows grouped under LA1
- Median sold price in LA1, last 5 years £171,250Based on 4,328 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area LancasterUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 36 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in LA1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 4,328 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 89.2%Gigabit availability is 89.2%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 98.3%, with 5G at 50.6% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Lancaster in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
36 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 36 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,187 mapped stopsLancaster currently links 1,187 mapped transport stops, including 23 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside LA1.
Local business
Score 100/100Lancaster currently links 983 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 330 food and drink, 186 personal services, 153 nightlife. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with LA1 4AS, Lancaster and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
LA1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
330 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (144), cafe (119), restaurant (67).
Amenity group
Personal services
186 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (128), beauty (58).
Amenity group
Nightlife
153 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (123), bar (30).
Amenity group
Grocery
133 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (96), supermarket (19), butcher (13).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
LA1 4AS
LA1 4AS, Lancaster
prefix match
LA12 9FA
LA12 9FA, Westmorland and Furness
prefix match
LA12 9FN
LA12 9FN, Westmorland and Furness
prefix match
LA12 9FJ
LA12 9FJ, Westmorland and Furness
prefix match
LA14 4RW
LA14 4RW, Westmorland and Furness
outcode match
LA1 5UZ
LA1 5UZ, Lancaster
prefix match
LA12 9TD
LA12 9TD, Westmorland and Furness
outcode match
LA1 3SY
LA1 3SY, Lancaster
outcode match
LA1 5TZ
LA1 5TZ, Lancaster
prefix match
LA15 8FG
LA15 8FG, Westmorland and Furness
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary option in LA1 4BS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Castle View Primary Academy
Primary option in LA1 3LE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary option in LA1 3ES. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for LA1 4AS before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LA1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LA1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess LA1.
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