POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LA1 1RY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 36 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 05 Dec 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £71,250Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 36 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mLA1 1RY links 13 transport stops within 400m and 89 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Infirmary (BCT) at about 153m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Lancaster Rail Station at about 622m.
Local business
325 within 1200mLA1 1RY currently links 325 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 115 food and drink, 56 personal services, 50 nightlife. The closest mapped place is The Water Witch at about 88m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,757 online job adverts observedLancaster local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched LA1 1RY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
36 nearby school rows36 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for LA1 1RY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 24LA1 1RY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 24 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 244, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 52 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£71,250
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Dec 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of LA1 1RY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
115 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (49), cafe (37), restaurant (29).
Amenity group
Personal services
56 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (42), beauty (14).
Amenity group
Nightlife
50 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (35), bar (15).
Amenity group
Retail
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (15), mobile phone (11), department store (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Water Witch
Pub at Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at 48, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster.
Food and drink
German Doner Kebab
Fast Food at 112, Penny Street, Lancaster.
Food and drink
Kaspa's
Cafe at 112, Penny Street, Lancaster.
Nightlife
Toll House Inn Hotel
Pub at Toll House Inn, Penny Street, Lancaster.
Health
Pharmacy Department
Pharmacy at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster.
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 1RY 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.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LA1 1RY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LA1 1RY 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 1RY.
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Ask vetted agents
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