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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

LA11AS

Nile Street

LA11BQ

Lancaster Central

LA11BX

Henry Street

LA11NA

Chapel Street

LA11TJ

Dallas Road

LA11TN

Dallas Road

LA11TX

Meeting House Lane

LA19SR

Dalton Square

LA13PS

Ullswater Road

LA14XQ

Quarry Road

LA15RB

Ford Street

LA11AW

New Road

LA11BD

Lancaster Central

LA11BE

Wheatfield Court

LA11EW

Church Street

LA11GA

Pine Street

LA11LH

Church Street

LA11RQ

King Street

LA11SH

Aldcliffe Road

LA11YF

Lucy Street

LA13HQ

Keswick Road

LA13PY

Moor Gate

LA13QA

Williamson Road

LA19TF

Dalton Square

LA19TW

Dalton Square

LA15DB

County Street

LA15NL

County Street

LA11UL

Wheatfield Mews

LA11DR

Albion Mews

LA11UW

Mary Street

LA11LT

Calkeld Lane

LA11NR

Rosemary Lane

LA11PD

New Road

LA11PZ

Friar Street

LA11RJ

King Street

LA11SG

Regent Street

LA19SP

Dalton Square

LA11YN

Castle Hill

LA11YS

Bridge Lane

LA13SF

Quarry Road

LA15WE

Abram Close

LA11LU

North Road

LA11NN

North Road

LA11SF

Regent Street

LA11SJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA11TP

Dallas Road

LA15DF

Sibsey Street

LA15NQ

County Street

LA19HB

Fenton Street

LA19LU

Fenton Street

LA11UR

Brock Street

LA11AB

Fenton Street

LA11AE

Dallas Road

LA11AJ

Fenton Street

LA11BT

Lancaster Central

LA11BW

Henry Street

LA11UU

Brock Street

LA11JH

Market Street

LA11NB

Great John Street

LA11NJ

Church Street

LA11NZ

Butterfield Street

LA11QF

Bryer Street

LA11SB

Lindow Street

LA11YY

St Mary's Parade

LA13AJ

Havelock Street

LA13EF

East Road

LA13HF

Borrowdale Road

LA13QR

Lancaster Central

LA14XB

Lancaster Central

LA15QQ

Long Marsh Lane

LA15RD

Briery Street

LA19SJ

Dalton Square

LA11AY

Greyhound Bridge Road

LA11BJ

Aalborg Place

LA11FD

Alfred Street

LA11HP

Market Street

LA11TG

Cawthorne Street

LA11WT

Lancaster Central

LA13QL

Lancaster Central

LA19TH

Dalton Square

LA14GG

Fenton Street

LA15SE

Hasgill Court

LA19NA

Fenton Street

LA11AQ

Aldcliffe Road

LA11BF

Aldcliffe Road

LA11DX

Hinde Street

LA11HT

Market Street

LA11PX

Bulk Street

LA11WA

Castle Park Mews

LA11UG

Lancaster Central

LA15RA

Ford Street

LA15WB

Abram Close

LA19TN

Dalton Square

LA19SD

Dalton Square

LA11UP

Penny Street

LA11DG

Caton Road

LA11HX

Market Street

LA11LZ

Lancaster Central

LA11QN

Alfred Street

LA11SS

Lancaster Central

Data Sources

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