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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% 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. The median sale price in Garstang is £247,000 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,000 and £330,000. 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
7.1%
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

Median price: £247,000
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £178K – £330K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Garstang area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garstang over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£351,250£278
Semi-Detached22£233,750£249
Terraced6£157,000£216
Flats14£125,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garstang

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garstang.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,000£126,250£174,000£170,000
2017£297,000£138,750£192,500£145,500
2018£282,995£130,250£195,500£145,500
2019£309,498£161,000£209,998£144,995
2020£326,750£113,000£195,000£137,750
2021£345,000£147,500£205,000£154,000
2022£364,999£181,000£225,000£178,000
2023£347,995£197,500£234,998£192,000
2024£347,998£162,500£234,995£192,000
2025£338,000£175,500£236,000£230,000
2026£396,250£115,000£243,750£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garstang.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garstang.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£176£186£176
2017£232£206£197£171
2018£224£192£214£196
2019£232£202£201£194
2020£227£212£209£199
2021£245£219£228£171
2022£268£253£227£224
2023£279£295£251£212
2024£272£260£253£220
2025£276£211£253£221
2026£280£169£240£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garstang.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,554
Band G£4,101
Band H£4,921

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Garstang ward.

Local councillors

Alice Collinson

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Dulcie Mary Atkins

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Robert James Atkins

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Garstang

PR31JA

Lancaster Road

PR31NS

Rope Walk

PR31PX

Preston Lancaster New Road

PR31FD

Dorchester Road

PR31EJ

Worcester Avenue

PR30JA

Parkside Lane

PR31XF

Stanley Gardens

PR31LS

Rivermead Court

PR39DX

Garstang

PR31FA

High Street

PR31FL

Croston Road

PR31LG

Fernleigh Close

PR31NJ

Green Lane West

PR31WA

Green Lane

PR31HU

York Grove

PR31TS

Forest View Place

PR31AB

Lancaster New Road

PR31HF

Park Hill Road

PR31LU

Melling Mews