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Garstang & Catterall

About

Garstang & Catterall is a largely rural area centred on the market town of Garstang, situated along the River Wyre. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land and the Lancaster Canal, which runs through the parishes. The area includes smaller settlements like Catterall and Churchtown, which have their own distinct histories and community identities.

A notable local feature is the Garstang Bypass, a dual carriageway that significantly altered the town's traffic flow. The weekly market continues to be held in the town centre, reflecting its historic role in the local economy. The area's environment is shaped by the river and canal, with walking routes following these waterways.

Area overview

On average Garstang & Catterall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garstang & Catterall is £44,436 per year. There are 4 schools in Garstang & Catterall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garstang & Catterall is home to around 9,365 people, with a population density of about 372.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Garstang & Catterall Population

9,365

Population density

372 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

20.18(+8%)

Violence and sexual offences

18.15(-51%)

Shoplifting

5.66(-1%)

Other theft

3.31(-50%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.24(-75%)

North West average

Demographics

British

9,037

96.47%

Other White

0.99%

Other Asian

0.49%

Irish

0.44%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Total population: 9,368

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,614

32.65%

No qualifications

1,534

19.16%

Level 3 (A level)

1,345

16.8%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,064

13.29%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

676

8.44%

Total 16+ residents: 8,007

Housing

Owns outright

2,408

54.88%

Owns with a mortgage

1,108

25.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

481

10.96%

Other social rented

218

4.97%

Other forms of private rent

1.87%

Total households: 4,388

Property prices in Garstang & Catterall

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Garstang & Catterall area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garstang & Catterall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£335,500	£230,000	£282,500	£420,000	£566,250
Flats	9	£120,000	£83,200	£90,000	£198,000	£232,650
Semi-Detached	50	£236,500	£170,500	£207,500	£287,500	£337,750
Terraced	12	£212,500	£105,900	£151,250	£228,875	£274,000

10 years median price trend in Garstang & Catterall

All postcodes in Garstang & Catterall

PR39BE

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail