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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 73 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
Flats29£132,500
Semi-Detached7£217,000
Terraced36£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

LA11PA

North Road

LA11QZ

Shaw Street

LA13QQ

Whitbarrow Square

LA19NQ

Fenton Street

LA11BB

Kingsway

LA11DW

Gladstone Terrace

LA11PQ

Bridget Street

LA11QH

Edward Street

LA11RX

Queen Street

LA11SY

Portland Street

LA11WG

Fenton Street

LA15WF

Ropewalk

LA19NZ

Castle

LA19ST

Dalton Square

LA19TL

Dalton Square

LA11BG

Water Street

LA11RT

Lindow Street

LA11XT

Penny Street

LA13QE

Greenfield Street

LA15RG

Marsh Street

LA11DB

Parliament Street

LA11NS

North Road

LA11SX

Portland Place

LA11YX

St Marys Parade

LA19TD

Dalton Square

LA19TU

Dalton Square

LA11EQ

Church Street

LA11GX

Bulk Street

LA11HW

Pine Street

LA11NL

Lodge Street

LA19SZ

Dalton Square

LA11DQ

Parliament Street

LA11RY

Spinners Court

LA14XF

Quarry Road

LA15RE

Charnley Street

LA19LY

Fenton Street

LA19PF

Castle

LA19SG

Dalton Square

LA11AG

Robert Street

LA11DZ

Green Street

LA11LY

Cheapside

LA11PN

Dalton Square

LA11PR

Moor Street

LA14XE

South Road

LA11HY

Maple Avenue

LA11JW

Church Street

LA11HN

Vicarage Terrace

LA11XD

Common Garden Street

LA15DD

Westbourne Road

LA15JU

St Georges Quay

LA19SQ

Dalton Square

LA11QU

De Vitre Street

LA11YQ

Castle Park

LA13SE

Quarry Road

LA14XD

South Road

LA11AD

River Street

LA11AN

Queens Yard

LA11LR

Calkeld Lane

LA19SS

Dalton Square

LA11AR

Henry Street

LA11QD

Moor Lane

LA11RD

St Georges Quay

LA13PR

Dalton Road

LA13QJ

Bath Mill Lane

LA13QP

Moor Close

LA11HZ

Market Street

LA11RL

Bridget Street

LA11SN

Castle

LA11XB

Priory Close

LA13JA

Swallow Wharf

LA19TP

Dalton Square

LA11DD

Phoenix Street

LA13QD

Woodville Street

LA14RR

Ashton Road

LA15DE

Sibsey Street

LA15SJ

Station Road

LA19TG

Dalton Square

LA19PA

Castle

LA19SF

Dalton Square

LA19TE

Dalton Square

LA11DL

Bulk Road

LA11RG

St Catherines Court

LA11RW

St Catherines Court

LA11XZ

George Street

LA11YP

Castle Hill

LA11DU

Hinde Street

LA11EZ

New Road

LA11JL

Sir Simons Arcade

LA11NP

Church Street

LA11PU

Bulk Street

LA11SZ

Portland Street

LA11UJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA13NX

Ladies Walk

LA11ET

Church Street

LA11HL

St Georges Quay

LA11LE

King Street

LA11NY

North Road

LA11RR

St Catherines Court

LA11SL

Brook Street

LA14XH

Tower Court

Data Sources

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