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John O'Gaunt

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Crime
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About

John O'Gaunt ward encompasses a primarily residential area to the north and east of Lancaster city centre. It includes the neighbourhoods of Bulk, the Ridge, and parts of the Marsh. The ward is bounded by the River Lune to the west and extends into suburban housing estates and local green spaces inland. Housing here is a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and more modern developments, serving a broad demographic.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Lancaster Moor Hospital site, a vast complex whose redevelopment has introduced new housing. The ward contains several primary schools and community facilities like the Ridge Community Centre. The Lancaster Canal runs through its eastern edge, providing a linear route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average John O'Gaunt has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in John O'Gaunt is £47,713 per year. There are 1 schools in John O'Gaunt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in John O'Gaunt

Median price£162,250
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £247K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £162,250 (about £227 per square foot) in John O'Gaunt area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in John O'Gaunt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£502,500£313
Semi-Detached9£285,000£237
Terraced40£150,000£221
Flats5£139,950£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in John O'Gaunt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in John O'Gaunt.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293,500£106,475£136,500£129,500
2017£317,500£120,000£125,000£122,000
2018£340,000£147,500£211,250£125,000
2019£398,000£118,500£197,500£117,500
2020£430,000£117,750£208,500£116,250
2021£327,978£127,000£180,000£132,500
2022£500,000£138,500£214,500£146,750
2023£425,000£309,975£207,500£140,000
2024£393,750£189,750£217,500£140,000
2025£560,000£129,975£237,000£143,250
2026£325,000£152,000£330,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in John O'Gaunt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in John O'Gaunt.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£191£192£166
2017£218£189£184£169
2018£238£178£219£171
2019£205£165£207£174
2020£184£176£230£172
2021£247£213£250£200
2022£316£202£273£225
2023£299£175£263£220
2024£356£254£283£228
2025£280£186£295£211
2026£359£186£225£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in John O'Gaunt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for John O'Gaunt in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

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

Local government

Elected councillors for John O'Gaunt ward.

Local councillors

Wilson Colley

John O'Gaunt - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about John O'Gaunt

What is the average house price in John O'Gaunt?

The median sale price in John O'Gaunt is £162,250 (about £227 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in John O'Gaunt?

John O'Gaunt has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is John O'Gaunt?

John O'Gaunt scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in John O'Gaunt sits around rank 22,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in John O'Gaunt?

The average household income in John O'Gaunt is around £47,713 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for John O'Gaunt?

John O'Gaunt is represented by 1 elected councillor: Wilson Colley (Green Party).