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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

LA11LY

Cheapside

LA11BY

Henry Street

LA19NZ

Castle

LA11RH

King Street

LA13QP

Moor Close

LA15RB

Ford Street

LA19NA

Fenton Street

LA11UE

Penny Street

LA15NL

Station Road

LA11YQ

Castle Park

LA11NE

Church Street

LA11PQ

Bridget Street

LA15DB

Westbourne Road

LA11LT

North Road

LA14XE

South Road

LA13PW

Borrowdale Road

LA11BF

Aldcliffe Yard

LA11QL

Brewery Lane

LA13QF

Moorgate

LA13HB

Grasmere Road

LA11SE

Lindow Square

LA13PZ

Bath Street

LA11JH

Market Street

LA11DX

Hinde Street

LA19PF

Castle

LA11EA

Ridge Street

LA15WB

Abram Close

LA11HT

Market Street

LA11UF

Wheatfield Mews

LA11TP

Dallas Road

LA13JA

Swallow Wharf

LA13AL

The Grove

LA13PY

Moorgate

LA15QU

Lune Road

LA15RE

Charnley Street

LA19HB

Fenton Street

LA11NJ

Stonewell

LA11NF

Castle

LA15QZ

Furness Street

LA15RG

Marsh Street

LA19TT

Dalton Square

LA11AB

Fenton Street

LA11XB

Priory Close

LA11AG

Robert Street

LA14XT

Quarry Road

LA14RY

Ashton Road

LA11EG

New Street

LA19SN

Dalton Square

LA19LU

Fenton Street

LA13NX

Ladies Walk

LA11BN

New Road

LA15WF

Ropewalk

LA11HF

Water Street

LA11AT

Aalborg Place

LA11UW

Mary Street

LA11SN

Castle

LA11RD

St Georges Quay

LA19PA

Castle

LA11LZ

Cheapside

LA11JZ

Middle Street

LA11QH

Edward Street

LA11GE

Albion Mews

LA13QN

Priory Walk

LA13QJ

Bath Mill Lane

LA11UR

Brock Street

LA15ZW

Fenton Street

LA14XA

Railway Street

LA19SH

Dalton Square

LA11WA

Castle Park Mews

LA11AH

Damside Street

LA19ST

Dalton Square

LA11NG

Great John Street

LA11NR

Rosemary Lane

LA11TD

Church Street

LA19NH

Fenton Street

LA11RT

Lindow Street

LA11HJ

St Johns Mews

LA13HF

Borrowdale Road

LA11LF

Castle

LA14XJ

South Road

LA13EF

East Road

LA11BE

Wheatfield Court

LA11DR

Factory Hill

LA11HZ

Market Street

LA15RD

Briery Street

LA11RQ

Spring Garden Street

LA19SE

Dalton Square

LA11BJ

Aalborg Place

LA19TJ

Dalton Square

LA19PB

Castle

LA11HH

Cable Street

LA11QF

Bryer Street

LA14RP

Aldcliffe Road

LA11QN

Alfred Street

LA14XS

Quarry Road

LA19SS

Dalton Square

LA11XL

Russell Street

LA11XX

Marton Street

LA11SJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA11DY

Albion Street

Data Sources

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