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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 £49,431 per year. 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£219
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £230K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £219 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
Detached2£455,000£329
Semi-Detached13£285,000£242
Terraced52£168,750£211
Flats10£167,500£232

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£425,000£165,000£240,000£170,000
2026£215,000£233,500£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£305£234£242£211
2026£222£264£211
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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.