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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186 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
186
Deprivation level
7/10
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
96.73(+419%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.98(+123%)
Shoplifting
31.03(+443%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.37(+116%)
Public order
17.72(+76%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Lancaster Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Flats30£130,000
Semi-Detached7£217,000
Terraced37£170,000

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

LA13PL

Mill Street

LA11PW

Dalton Square

LA19JG

Fenton Street

LA11PJ

Dalton Square

LA11EX

China Street

LA11NQ

Great John Street

LA11RP

Queen Square

LA11RS

Queen Street

LA11SQ

Regent Street

LA11YJ

Castle

LA11SR

Morningside

LA11SU

Aldcliffe Road

LA11YE

Victoria Place

LA13ED

Moorgate

LA15QU

Lune Road

LA11NH

Rosemary Lane

LA11AP

River Street

LA11EL

Dye House Lane

LA11GE

Albion Mews

LA11NX

North Road

LA11PB

Damside Street

LA11PT

Bulk Street

LA11WF

Nip Hill

LA13QB

Melbourne Road

LA11NF

Castle

LA11NG

Great John Street

LA11PL

Dalton Square

LA15NR

County Street

LA11RU

Queen Street

LA14RS

Ashton Road

LA14XS

Quarry Road

LA14XT

Quarry Road

LA11JN

King Street

LA11XQ

George Street

LA11YG

Castle Park

LA14RY

Ashton Road

LA15PG

West Road

LA19TY

Dalton Square

LA11QL

Brewery Lane

LA11SE

Lindow Square

LA11YD

Thurnham Street

LA15SL

Station Road

LA19TJ

Dalton Square

LA11YB

Thurnham Street

LA11AL

Common Garden Street

LA11BU

Castle

LA11QW

Edward Street

LA11XX

Marton Street

LA13BS

St Peters Road

LA19TZ

Dalton Square

LA11AU

Aalborg Place

LA11LA

High Street

LA11LF

Castle

LA11PP

Dalton Square

LA11WB

Aldcliffe Road

LA11YH

Hillside

LA12XD

Castle

LA15QZ

Furness Street

LA19NX

Castle

LA19SN

Dalton Square

LA19SX

Dalton Square

LA19TA

Dalton Square

LA19TT

Dalton Square

LA11LP

Church Street

LA11QX

Denis Street

LA11ST

Aldcliffe Road

LA13PH

Wolseley Street

LA15QX

Long Marsh Lane

LA19SA

Dalton Square

LA19ZZ

Castle

LA11QY

Sidney Terrace

LA13PJ

Nuns Street

LA19PD

Castle

LA11JF

Common Garden Street

LA11RE

King Street

LA11UN

St James Court

LA13QF

Moorgate

LA15NP

Fairfield Road

LA19PB

Castle

LA19TR

Dalton Square

LA11JY

King Street

LA11ND

Church Street

LA11RF

Regency Court

LA13PZ

Bath Street

LA13QH

Haylot Square

LA19SW

Dalton Square

LA11JQ

Market Street

LA11QE

Moor Lane

LA11RH

King Street

LA13QX

Samuels Court

LA11LW

Queen Street

LA11QR

Fenton Street

LA11XL

Russell Street

LA19SB

Castle

LA11DF

Bulk Road

LA11NW

North Road

LA11BY

Henry Street

LA11DN

Bulk Road

LA11HS

Market Street

LA11JT

Slip Inn Lane

Data Sources

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