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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
3/10
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
21.01(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.48(-56%)
Shoplifting
7.71(+35%)
Other theft
3.33(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-66%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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
Detached33£347,000
Flats7£135,000
Semi-Detached35£230,000
Terraced6£225,000

10 years median price trend in Garstang

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

All postcodes in Garstang

PR31HB

Moss Lane

PR31FR

Sycamore Avenue

PR31JQ

Pine Grove

PR31LF

Peacock Drive

PR31FE

Dorchester Road

PR31JR

Manor Road

PR31LT

Cromwell Mews

PR31WZ

High Street

PR30LJ

Cartmell Lane

PR31AA

Cabus Nook Lane

PR31AW

Woodfold Lane

PR31LL

Thomas's Weind

PR31AG

Church Street

PR31XB

Green Lane West

PR39BE

High Street

Data Sources

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