1,830
Commercial units
2,947
Avg size (sq ft)
11–262,049
Size range (sq ft)
£30,816
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Lancaster (LA1)
The LA1 district contains 1,830 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,631 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 262,049 sq ft, with an average of about 2,947 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £8,050,000, averaging £30,816.
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Sample of commercial units in Lancaster (LA1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, BAILRIGG, LANCASTER | university and premises | LA1 4YW | — | £8,050,000 |
| ROYAL LANCASTER INFIRMARY, ASHTON ROAD, LANCASTER | hospital and premises | LA1 4RP | — | £2,060,000 |
| ASDA STORES LTD, OVANGLE ROAD, LANCASTER | superstore and premises | LA1 5HZ | 111,343 sq ft | £1,590,000 |
| HM YOI, FAR MOOR LANE, LANCASTER | young offenders institution & prison and premises | LA1 3QZ | — | £1,380,000 |
| J SAINSBURY PLC, CABLE STREET, LANCASTER | superstore and premises | LA1 1HH | 76,945 sq ft | £1,310,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA, BOWERHAM ROAD, LANCASTER | university and premises | LA1 3JD | — | £1,050,000 |
| LANCASTER & MORECAMBE COLLEGE OF FE, MORECAMBE ROAD, LANCASTER | college and premises | LA1 2TY | — | £835,000 |
| BREWSTERS RESTAURANT & TRAVEL INN, LANCASTER BUSINESS PARK, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | public house and premises | LA1 3PE | — | £570,000 |
| SALT AYRE SPORTS CENTRE, SALT AYRE LANE, LANCASTER | leisure centre and premises | LA1 5JS | — | £570,000 |
| RIPLEY ST THOMAS CE ACADEMY, ASHTON ROAD, LANCASTER | school and premises | LA1 4RS | — | £560,000 |
| HOLIDAY INN LANCASTER, CATON ROAD, QUERNMORE, LANCASTER | hotel and premises | LA1 3RA | — | £531,500 |
| CEH LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, BAILRIGG, LANCASTER | offices laboratories and premises | LA1 4YW | 41,900 sq ft | £407,500 |
| LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, EAST ROAD, LANCASTER | school and premises | LA1 3EF | — | £392,500 |
| MITRE HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, LANCASTER | offices and premises | LA1 1HG | 57,576 sq ft | £337,500 |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY CONSTABULARY, THURNHAM STREET, LANCASTER | police station and premises | LA1 1YB | — | £332,500 |
| CARRS BILLINGTON LTD, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | mill and premises | LA1 3PQ | — | £317,500 |
| CITRUS HOUSE, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | offices and premises | LA1 3UA | 26,642 sq ft | £310,000 |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL MILL 14, WHITE CROSS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LANCASTER | offices and premises (part exempt) | LA1 4XQ | 42,896 sq ft | £305,000 |
| SOFIDEL UK, LANSIL WAY, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | mill and premises | LA1 3QY | 100,665 sq ft | £300,000 |
| ALDI STORES LIMITED, ALDCLIFFE ROAD, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1AZ | 18,568 sq ft | £292,500 |
| STANDFAST DYERS & PRINTERS, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | factory and premises | LA1 3PA | 262,049 sq ft | £290,000 |
| CENTRAL LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL, CRAG ROAD, LANCASTER | school and premises | LA1 3LS | — | £270,000 |
| MILLS 1 AND 2, MOOR LANE MILLS, MOOR LANE, LANCASTER | offices and premises | LA1 1QD | 33,245 sq ft | £267,500 |
| KIDDS TRANSPORT LTD, CATON ROAD, QUERNMORE, LANCASTER | warehouse and premises | LA1 3PE | 79,143 sq ft | £265,000 |
| OUR LADYS HIGH SCHOOL, MORECAMBE ROAD, LANCASTER | school and premises | LA1 2RX | — | £260,000 |
| 315 HEALTH CLUB, MANNIN WAY, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | leisure centre and premises | LA1 3AW | 59,460 sq ft | £260,000 |
| 34, MARKET STREET, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1HT | 42,604 sq ft | £255,000 |
| LANCASTER GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, REGENT STREET, LANCASTER | school and premises | LA1 1SF | — | £243,000 |
| E H BOOTH CO LTD, SCOTFORTH ROAD, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 4SG | 21,239 sq ft | £236,000 |
| 30-38, PENNY STREET, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1UA | 35,838 sq ft | £233,000 |
| UNIT 1 KINGSWAY RETAIL PARK, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1BS | 17,330 sq ft | £225,000 |
| 6, SPRING GARDEN STREET, LANCASTER | hotel and premises | LA1 1RQ | — | £223,500 |
| NORTHWOOD TISSUE LTD, LANSIL WAY, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | factory and premises | LA1 3PQ | 86,636 sq ft | £223,000 |
| 18, MARKET GATE, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1JF | 41,976 sq ft | £222,000 |
| LANCASTER HOUSE HOTEL, GREEN LANE, LANCASTER | hotel and premises | LA1 4GJ | — | £219,000 |
| LANCASTER TOWN HALL, DALTON SQUARE, LANCASTER | town hall, offices and premises | LA1 1PJ | 39,430 sq ft | £218,000 |
| THE CREMATORIUM, POWDERHOUSE LANE, LANCASTER | crematorium and premises | LA1 2TT | — | £207,000 |
| 14-16, LANCASTER GATE, LANCASTER | shop and premises | LA1 1NF | 34,369 sq ft | £207,000 |
| DENNISON TRAILERS AT ACCESS 34, CATON ROAD, LANCASTER | factory and premises | LA1 3PE | 38,913 sq ft | £202,000 |
| LANCASTER CITY MAGISTRATES COURT, GEORGE STREET, LANCASTER | law court and premises | LA1 1XZ | — | £195,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →