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About

Bulk ward is situated on the eastern edge of the city of Lancaster, bordered by the River Lune to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes. It contains several local schools and community centers, serving its settled population. The ward's geography slopes gently towards the river, with some areas offering views across the Lune estuary towards Morecambe Bay.

A notable local landmark is the former Lune Mills site, a large industrial complex with a long history of linoleum and floor covering production. The ward is traversed by the Lancaster Canal, which passes through its northern section. Open spaces include the Ryelands Park, providing recreational green space. The area functions as a residential district with direct access to the city centre via Skerton Bridge.

Area overview

On average Bulk has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bulk is £49,392 per year. The median sale price in Bulk is £180,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £260,988. There are 4 schools in Bulk: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bulk

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £220
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £261K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Bulk area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bulk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£416,500£314
Semi-Detached13£267,500£242
Terraced54£168,750£204
Flats8£167,500£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bulk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326,950£179,950£230,495£132,500
2017£304,995£179,950£209,495£132,000
2018£333,998£135,000£219,995£123,750
2019£339,995£183,000£215,473£121,000
2020£355,500£128,000£215,000£135,750
2021£355,000£173,000£198,750£144,000
2022£430,000£150,000£190,000£154,000
2023£422,500£155,000£190,000£165,000
2024£367,000£187,500£235,000£172,000
2025£420,000£165,000£240,000£170,000
2026£410,000£215,000£267,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bulk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£212£214£146
2017£238£199£199£163
2018£236£213£211£151
2019£248£215£221£167
2020£240£212£189£164
2021£255£215£179£174
2022£307£227£243£202
2023£309£197£219£206
2024£304£245£227£210
2025£314£234£242£212
2026£312£222£305£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bulk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bulk 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 Bulk ward.

Local councillors

Caroline Jackson

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jack Lenox

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sam Riches

Bulk - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party