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Lancaster Central

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About

Lancaster Central is the historic and administrative heart of the city, home to key landmarks like Lancaster Castle and the Priory Church. The area features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with narrow streets leading to the bustling Market Square. Shops, cafes, and traditional pubs line the streets, catering to both locals and visitors.

The River Lune runs nearby, offering scenic walks along its banks. The area also includes Lancaster University’s city campus and the Judges’ Lodgings museum. Public transport links are strong, with the railway station providing connections to major cities. Lancaster Central balances heritage with modern convenience, making it a focal point for business and tourism.

Area overview

On average Lancaster Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293 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 of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Lancaster Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Lancaster Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £485,000.

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
Detached1£240,000
Flats31£125,000
Semi-Detached7£217,000
Terraced33£196,500

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

LA11EX

Back Sun Street

LA11NQ

Dalton Square

LA11RP

Queen Square

LA11RS

Queen Street

LA11SQ

Carr House Lane

LA11SR

Carr House Lane

LA11SU

Aldcliffe Road

LA11YE

Victoria Place

LA11YJ

Lancaster Central

LA13ED

Moor Gate

LA15QU

Charnley Street

LA11AP

River Street

LA11EL

Butterfield Street

LA11GE

Albion Mews

LA11NH

Rosemary Lane

LA11NX

North Road

LA11PB

Dye House Lane

LA11PT

Bulk Street

LA11WF

Castle Hill

LA13QB

Melbourne Road

LA11NF

Lancaster Central

LA11NG

Great John Street

LA11PL

Dalton Square

LA11RU

Queen Street

LA14RS

Ashton Road

LA14XS

Quarry Road

LA14XT

Quarry Road

LA15NR

County Street

LA11JN

King Street

LA11QL

Brewery Lane

LA11SE

Lindow Square

LA11XQ

George Street

LA11YD

George Street

LA11YG

Castle Park

LA19TJ

Dalton Square

LA14RY

Ashton Road

LA19TY

Dalton Square

LA15PG

Salisbury Road

LA15SL

Station Road

LA19TA

Dalton Square

LA19NX

Lancaster Central

LA19SN

Dalton Square

LA11AL

Common Garden Street

LA11PP

Dalton Square

LA11AU

Aalborg Place

LA11BU

Lancaster Central

LA11LA

High Street

LA11LF

Lancaster Central

LA11QW

Edward Street

LA11WB

Aldcliffe Road

LA11XX

Marton Street

LA11YB

Thurnham Street

LA11YH

Hill Side

LA12XD

Lancaster Central

LA13BS

St Peter's Road

LA19SX

Dalton Square

LA19TT

Dalton Square

LA19TZ

Dalton Square

LA15QZ

Furness Street

LA19PD

Lancaster Central

LA19SA

Dalton Square

LA11LP

Church Street

LA11QX

Denis Street

LA11QY

Sidney Terrace

LA11ST

Aldcliffe Road

LA13PH

Wolseley Street

LA13PJ

Nun's Street

LA15QX

Long Marsh Lane

LA19PB

Lancaster Central

LA11UN

Wheatfield Street

LA11JF

Common Garden Street

LA11JY

King Street

LA11ND

Church Street

LA11RE

King Street

LA11RF

Back Queen Street

LA19SW

Dalton Square

LA13PZ

Bath Street

LA13QF

Moor Gate

LA13QH

Lancaster Central

LA19TR

Dalton Square

LA19ZZ

Lancaster Central

LA15NP

Fairfield Road

LA19SB

Lancaster Central

LA11JQ

Market Street

LA11LW

Queen Street

LA11QE

Moor Lane

LA11QR

Fenton Street

LA11RH

King Street

LA11XL

Russell Street

LA13QX

Moor Gate

LA19NQ

Fenton Street

LA11BY

Henry Street

LA11DF

Bulk Road

LA11DN

Bulk Road

LA11HS

China Street

LA11JT

Lancaster Central

LA11NW

North Road

LA11PA

North Road

LA11QZ

Shaw Street

LA13QQ

Woodville Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.