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About

Bare ward occupies the southernmost portion of Lancaster, stretching from the residential streets near Morecambe Road down to the coastline of Morecambe Bay. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its western boundary is defined by the railway line, which separates it from the neighbouring suburb of Torrisholme.

The community is centred around Bare village, which retains a distinct high street with local shops and services. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Bare Lane railway station, which continues to provide a direct link to the wider city. The eastern edges of the ward include areas of green space that slope towards the broad, tidal expanse of the bay.

Area overview

On average Bare has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bare is £37,565 per year. The median sale price in Bare is £224,500 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £280,500. There are 1 schools in Bare: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bare

Median price: £224,500
Price per sq ft: £231
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £281K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Bare area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bare over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£305,000£281
Semi-Detached60£232,500£241
Terraced11£215,000£198
Flats21£135,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bare

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bare.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254,988£97,500£180,000£152,500
2017£224,000£106,000£169,000£122,475
2018£262,500£102,500£170,000£113,000
2019£230,000£92,500£178,000£142,000
2020£270,000£86,900£189,950£142,000
2021£300,000£112,500£205,000£180,000
2022£379,975£98,000£234,975£186,000
2023£312,250£135,500£228,500£239,500
2024£340,000£124,975£236,000£178,750
2025£282,000£131,250£250,000£170,000
2026£285,000£165,000£220,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bare.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bare.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£155£172£105
2017£210£162£180£111
2018£235£154£178£147
2019£235£144£188£160
2020£219£154£202£101
2021£240£161£214£123
2022£258£167£248£155
2023£274£206£253£176
2024£340£203£251£211
2025£283£196£235£223
2026£242£241£232£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bare.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bare in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bare ward.

Local councillors

David Martin Bottoms

Bare - Elected 4 May 2023

Morecambe Bay Independents

Gerry Blaikie

Bare - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kate Sarah Knight

Bare - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative