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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

LA11AN

Queens Yard

LA11RY

Spinners Court

LA11PN

Dalton Square

LA11PX

Sulyard Street

LA15PG

West Road

LA11WD

Dalton Square

LA11BT

Castle

LA19TE

Dalton Square

LA11TQ

Meeting House Lane

LA15NR

County Street

LA11AF

Nelson Street

LA19LS

Fenton Street

LA11QR

Fenton Street

LA14XH

Tower Court

LA19SQ

Dalton Square

LA19SG

Dalton Square

LA11ST

Aldcliffe Road

LA19SX

Dalton Square

LA11DG

Caton Road

LA11RP

Queen Square

LA11UH

Gage Street

LA11YH

Hillside

LA11BW

Henry Street

LA11EX

China Street

LA11HD

Cable Street

LA12XD

Castle

LA11HL

St Georges Quay

LA11SH

Regent Street

LA11PJ

Dalton Square

LA19TD

Dalton Square

LA11HY

Maple Avenue

LA15PF

Hubert Place

LA11EZ

New Road

LA11SU

Aldcliffe Road

LA11DF

Bulk Road

LA15DF

Sibsey Street

LA11XD

Common Garden Street

LA13QR

St Peters Mews

LA11XN

Penny Street

LA11JW

Church Street

LA13RH

Meadowside

LA11BG

Water Street

LA19JU

Fenton Street

LA19TR

Dalton Square

LA11UP

James Street

LA11QD

Moor Lane

LA11YN

Castle Hill

LA11RJ

King Street

LA11UU

Brock Street

LA19TP

Dalton Square

LA19JA

Fenton Street

LA11PU

Bulk Street

LA11AA

Fenton Street

LA11SX

Portland Place

LA11NA

Chapel Street

LA11JT

Slip Inn Lane

LA19SA

Dalton Square

LA11YE

Victoria Place

LA15QQ

Long Marsh Lane

LA19SB

Castle

LA11WF

Nip Hill

LA19TF

Dalton Square

LA11EQ

Church Street

LA11YX

St Marys Parade

LA11SD

Lindow Street

LA19TY

Dalton Square

LA11SB

Lindow Street

LA15NQ

St Lukes Court

LA19TW

Dalton Square

LA11NX

North Road

LA14XL

Springfield Street

LA11JY

King Street

LA11EB

Ridge Lane

LA11PA

North Road

LA11BB

Kingsway

LA19SZ

Dalton Square

LA19SW

Dalton Square

LA11BX

Henry Street

LA11SZ

Portland Street

LA19SR

Dalton Square

LA13SE

Quarry Road

LA11GX

Bulk Street

LA19ZZ

Castle

LA15QX

Long Marsh Lane

LA11YB

Thurnham Street

LA11LR

Calkeld Lane

LA11EL

Dye House Lane

LA11UG

Ffrances Passage

LA15WE

Booth Gardens

LA13SF

Quarry Road

LA11RW

St Catherines Court

LA13PR

Dalton Road

LA13BS

St Peters Road

LA15NP

Fairfield Road

LA11XT

Penny Street

LA13QS

Mill House Mews

LA11NZ

Chapel Street

LA11TG

Cawthorne Street

LA15SE

Hasgill Court

LA11NB

Lancaster Gate

Data Sources

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