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Lancaster Central

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About

Lancaster Central is the compact historic core of the city, anchored by the medieval Lancaster Castle and the Priory Church. The area's streets, such as Market Street and Church Street, are lined with Georgian and Victorian buildings housing independent shops, traditional pubs, and cafes. The old stone architecture and cobbled courtyards define the visual character here.

The weekly street market operates beside the grand, columned facade of the 1909 City Museum. A network of narrow lanes, known locally as 'ginnels', connects the main thoroughfares, creating shortcuts that reveal sudden views of the castle's imposing walls.

Area overview

On average Lancaster Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. There are 5 schools in Lancaster Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Lancaster Central is home to around 9,087 people, with a population density of about 5,858.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lancaster Central Population
9,087
Population density
5,858.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
83.09(+363%)
Violence and sexual offences
74.17(+99%)
Shoplifting
29.49(+410%)
Public order
19.48(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.4(+82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,147
67.66%
Other White
854
9.4%
Chinese
505
5.56%
African
294
3.24%
Indian
249
2.74%
Total population: 9,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,170
38.69%
Level 3 (A level)
2,929
35.75%
No qualifications
758
9.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
7.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
355
4.33%
Total 16+ residents: 8,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,515
43.63%
Owns outright
687
19.79%
Owns with a mortgage
558
16.07%
Other social rented
408
11.75%
Social rents from council
161
4.64%
Total households: 3,472

Property prices in Lancaster Central

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Lancaster Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £478,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster Central 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 Lancaster Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached6£217,500
Detached1£240,000
Flats37£130,000
Terraced35£165,000

10 years median price trend in Lancaster Central

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

All postcodes in Lancaster Central

LA15JT

St George's Quay

LA11TJ

Meeting House Lane

LA11SL

Brook Street

LA20XB

Fenton Street

LA11SF

Regent Street

LA11UJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA19SF

Dalton Square

LA11YP

Castle Hill

LA19NX

Castle

LA11HW

Pine Street

LA11DD

Phoenix Street

LA19LX

Fenton Street

LA11RF

Regency Court

LA11LB

Fenton Street

LA11PW

Dalton Square

LA11LP

Church Street

LA11RN

Queen Square

LA19LY

Fenton Street

LA11JL

Sir Simons Arcade

LA11YD

Thurnham Street

LA11DW

Gladstone Terrace

LA11JQ

Market Street

LA11WT

Castle

LA19SD

Dalton Square

LA11AS

Nile Street

LA11HP

Market Street

LA11LD

High Street

LA11DN

Bulk Road

LA11DZ

Green Street

LA14GG

Fenton Street

LA15DD

Westbourne Road

LA11SR

Morningside

LA11NY

North Road

LA13PJ

Nuns Street

LA13ED

Moorgate

LA19NQ

Fenton Street

LA11QS

St Leonards Gate

LA11YY

St Mary's Parade

LA11XZ

George Street

LA11RG

St Catherines Court

LA11BL

Damside Street

LA11FD

Alfred Street

LA11RU

Queen Street

LA19TZ

Dalton Square

LA11RX

Queen Street

LA11RE

King Street

LA19PD

Castle

LA11DU

Hinde Street

LA14XD

South Road

LA15JU

St Georges Quay

LA11PR

Moor Street

LA11UN

St James Court

LA15RA

Ford Street

LA11LG

King Street

LA13HQ

Troutbeck Road

LA11LU

North Road

LA11UA

Penny Street

LA11AD

River Street

LA13QE

Greenfield Street

LA11HS

Market Street

LA11BU

Castle

LA11TN

Dallas Road

LA13QG

Bath Mill Square

LA11SW

Carr House Lane

LA13QW

Canal Walk

LA11YS

Castle Hill

LA19TB

Dalton Square

LA11RS

Queen Street

LA13PS

Ullswater Road

LA11JN

King Street

LA11AY

Waterside

LA19TS

Dalton Square

LA11NS

North Road

LA14XF

Quarry Road

LA15WD

William Priestley Park

LA19TH

Dalton Square

LA11WB

Aldcliffe Road

LA11QZ

Shaw Street

LA11ET

Church Street

LA11NW

North Road

LA11UL

Wheatfield Mews

LA11PL

Dalton Square

LA11RB

St Georges Quay

LA11YJ

Castle

LA13QL

Crossdale Square

LA15DE

Sibsey Street

LA11BD

Castle

LA11YR

Castle Hill

LA11XP

Penny Street

LA11LN

Fenton Street

LA15RF

Lune Road

LA11TX

Meeting House Lane

LA19SY

Dalton Square

LA11SA

St Georges Quay

LA11NN

St Leonards Gate

LA13PL

Mill Street

LA11LE

King Street

LA13EE

East Road

LA11LW

Queen Street

LA11PT

Bulk Street

Data Sources

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