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About

Garstang ward covers the market town itself along with several surrounding villages, including Catterall, Churchtown, and Bonds. The area is defined by the River Wyre and the Lancaster Canal, which run through its centre. The town's historic core features a traditional high street with independent shops and a weekly market, reflecting its long-standing role as a commercial hub for the local agricultural community.

A notable structure is the 18th-century stone bridge crossing the river, a protected monument that has shaped the town's layout for centuries. The ward contains a mix of farmland, residential estates, and small industrial units. Garstang's community facilities include multiple schools, sports clubs, and the prominent St. Thomas' Church, which overlooks the river from its elevated position.

Area overview

On average Garstang has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garstang is £44,436 per year. There are 3 schools in Garstang: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garstang is home to around 6,616 people, with a population density of about 412.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garstang Population
6,616
Population density
412.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.37(+25%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.38(-53%)
Shoplifting
8.31(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-61%)
Other theft
3.02(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,363
96.15%
Other White
61
0.92%
Other Asian
36
0.54%
Irish
35
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.35%
Total population: 6,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,807
31.27%
No qualifications
1,241
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
902
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
735
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,887
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
676
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
11.07%
Other social rented
187
5.78%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.13%
Total households: 3,235

Property prices in Garstang

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Garstang area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garstang in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£234,000
Terraced8£225,000
Flats11£135,000
Detached28£322,500

10 years median price trend in Garstang

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garstang.

All postcodes in Garstang

PR30JF

Nateby Court

PR31DX

Derbyshire Avenue

PR31EG

Windsor Gardens

PR31BD

Ronson Drive

PR31JL

Wyre Lane

PR31TY

Green Lane West

PR31JQ

Pine Grove

PR31WF

Grizedale Avenue

PR31DN

Station Way

PR30LH

Black Lane

PR31NR

Durham Grove

PR31WJ

Birch Road

PR31AG

Church Street

PR30NT

Kirkland Drive

PR31NE

Parlick Road

PR39EA

Garstang

PR31DP

Worthington Road

PR31XY

Garstang

PR31EZ

Park Hill Court

PR31PB

Kepple Lane

PR31WL

Lancaster New Road

PR31DF

Violet Grove

PR31YY

Garstang

PR31FE

Dorchester Road

PR31ZR

Crompton Close

PR31AL

Six Arches Lane

PR39DQ

High Street

PR31ED

Windsor Road

PR30LS

Parkside Close

PR31JF

Sandbriggs Court

PR31EH

Cambridge Drive

PR31NU

Green Lane West

PR31HH

Dorchester Road

PR31LP

Acorn Bank

PR31PL

The Close

PR31TX

Bridge Street

PR31LW

Chippendale Mews

PR31EW

Lincoln Way

PR31ND

Grizedale Avenue

PR31PQ

Briarcliffe Gardens

PR31EA

High Street

PR31EU

Derby Road

PR31LJ

Hereford Avenue

PR30JE

Kilcrash Lane

PR31HG

North Croft

PR31LY

Carr Holme Gardens

PR31JS

Green Lane East

PR31HT

Oak Road

PR31EX

Windsor Road

PR31PS

Gubberford Lane

PR31DU

Windsor Court

PR31RG

Garstang

PR31JN

Calla Drive

PR31AD

Lancaster New Road

PR31QS

Thatch Court

PR31LZ

Hill Field Croft

PR31LA

Bowland Road

PR31LX

Broom Hill Coppice

PR31SX

Parkinson Place

PR31EN

Croston Road

PR31LB

Graham Road

PR31RS

Garstang

PR39BL

High Street

PR39EB

Garstang

PR31XH

Stanley Place

PR31PH

Garstang By Pass Road

PR30JN

Cockerham Road

PR31PJ

Burlingham Park

PR31EP

Hawthorne Avenue

PR31JH

Crooklands Drive

PR31WD

Grizedale Avenue

PR31NF

The Hawthorns

PR31HP

Fell View Close

PR31JT

Home Field

PR30LW

Edward Drive

PR31ET

Sussex Drive

PR31JW

Fairfield

PR30JB

Longmoor Lane

PR31JU

Hill View Road

PR31EE

Dorchester Road

PR31FH

Leicester Avenue

PR31FQ

Ash Grove

PR31JG

White Lea

PR31DS

Gregory Meadow

PR31JD

Lancaster Road

PR31BX

Richardson Avenue

PR31EF

Cherestanc Square

PR39BP

High Street

PR31EL

Park Hill Road

PR31YB

Bridge Street

PR30NQ

Greenhow Drive

PR31RE

Meadow Park

PR31LF

Peacock Drive

PR30LP

Preston Lancaster New Road

PR31EQ

Yew Tree Close

PR31WE

Stransdale Close

PR31DL

Smithy Close

PR30DQ

Bells Bridge Lane

PR31JY

Norton Road

PR31NL

Lancaster New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.