Area360 logo

Find postcode

Lancaster Central

Interactive map displaying Lancaster Central

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

LA19NZ

Lancaster Central

LA11BB

Caton Road

LA11XT

Aldcliffe Road

LA11BG

Water Street

LA11DW

Lancaster Central

LA11PQ

Bridget Street

LA11QH

Edward Street

LA11RT

Lindow Street

LA11RX

Queen Street

LA11SY

Portland Street

LA11WG

Fenton Street

LA19ST

Dalton Square

LA13QE

Greenfield Street

LA19TL

Dalton Square

LA15RG

Marsh Street

LA15WF

Lancaster Central

LA11DB

Parliament Street

LA11EQ

Church Street

LA11GX

Bryer Street

LA11HW

Pine Street

LA11NL

Lodge Street

LA11NS

North Road

LA11SX

Aldcliffe Road

LA11YX

Castle Hill

LA19SZ

Dalton Square

LA19TD

Dalton Square

LA19TU

Dalton Square

LA20XB

Fenton Street

LA19LY

Fenton Street

LA19SG

Dalton Square

LA11DQ

Bulk Road

LA11HN

Lancaster Central

LA11HY

Maple Avenue

LA11JW

Church Street

LA11RY

Aldcliffe Road

LA11XD

Common Garden Street

LA19SQ

Dalton Square

LA14XF

Quarry Road

LA15DD

Westbourne Road

LA15JU

St George's Quay

LA15RE

Charnley Street

LA11AG

Robert Street

LA11DZ

Green Street

LA11LY

Church Street

LA11PN

Dalton Square

LA11PR

Moor Street

LA11QU

Albion Mews

LA11YQ

Castle Park

LA13SE

Quarry Road

LA14XD

South Road

LA14XE

South Road

LA11AD

River Street

LA11AN

Lancaster Central

LA11AR

Henry Street

LA11LR

Calkeld Lane

LA11QD

Moor Lane

LA11RD

Reynolds Street

LA19SS

Dalton Square

LA13PR

Dalton Road

LA13QJ

Bath Mill Lane

LA13QP

Moor Close

LA11BA

Lancaster Central

LA11XB

Lancaster Central

LA11DD

Phoenix Street

LA11HZ

Market Street

LA11RL

Bridget Street

LA11SN

Lancaster Central

LA19TP

Dalton Square

LA13JA

Troutbeck Road

LA13QD

Woodville Street

LA14RR

Ashton Road

LA15DE

Sibsey Street

LA15SJ

Station Road

LA11XZ

George Street

LA19PA

Lancaster Central

LA19SF

Dalton Square

LA11YP

Castle Hill

LA11DL

Bulk Road

LA11ET

Church Street

LA11HL

Long Marsh Lane

LA11RG

Friar Street

LA11RW

Bryer Street

LA19TE

Dalton Square

LA19TG

Dalton Square

LA11PU

Bulk Street

LA11DU

Hinde Street

LA11EZ

New Road

LA11JL

King Street

LA11LE

King Street

LA11NP

Church Street

LA11NY

Nile Street

LA11RR

Moor Lane

LA11SL

Brook Street

LA11SZ

Portland Street

LA11UJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA13NX

Ladies Walk

LA14XH

Tower Court

LA11UF

Wheatfield Mews

LA11AA

Fenton Street

LA11AH

New Road

Data Sources

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