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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

LA13EE

East Road

LA19SY

Dalton Square

LA19TN

Dalton Square

LA11HX

Market Street

LA11UP

James Street

LA14XJ

South Road

LA19SD

Dalton Square

LA11BL

Damside Street

LA11RN

Queen Square

LA13AL

The Grove

LA13QW

Canal Walk

LA11JZ

Middle Street

LA11RB

St Georges Quay

LA11YR

Castle Hill

LA19TS

Dalton Square

LA13HB

Grasmere Road

LA15WD

William Priestley Park

LA19SH

Dalton Square

LA11EB

Ridge Lane

LA11JG

Market Street

LA11LD

High Street

LA11SA

St Georges Quay

LA11XF

Penny Street

LA15PF

Hubert Place

LA11UE

Penny Street

LA13AQ

Meadowside

LA13QS

Mill House Mews

LA11HH

Cable Street

LA11HJ

St Johns Mews

LA11TD

Church Street

LA11TE

Fenton Street

LA11UH

Gage Street

LA11BP

Cable Street

LA11SD

Lindow Street

LA11TH

Meeting House Lane

LA13RH

Meadowside

LA14XA

Railway Street

LA19JU

Fenton Street

LA11UA

Penny Street

LA14RP

Aldcliffe Road

LA15RF

Lune Road

LA19TQ

Dalton Square

LA11AT

Aalborg Place

LA11BS

Caton Road

LA11DY

Albion Street

LA11EA

Ridge Street

LA11EG

New Street

LA11HD

Cable Street

LA11TQ

Meeting House Lane

LA13QG

Bath Mill Square

LA19SE

Dalton Square

LA11SW

Carr House Lane

LA11XU

Thurnham Mews

LA11YZ

St Mary's Parade

LA19JA

Fenton Street

LA11LG

King Street

LA11LN

Fenton Street

LA11NE

Church Street

LA11WD

Dalton Square

LA14XL

Springfield Street

LA11BN

New Road

LA13PW

Borrowdale Road

LA15JT

St George's Quay

LA19LS

Fenton Street

LA19SU

Dalton Square

LA19TB

Dalton Square

LA20XB

Fenton Street

LA11EE

Bridge Lane

LA13QN

Priory Walk

LA19LX

Fenton Street

LA19NH

Fenton Street

LA19SL

Dalton Square

LA19TX

Dalton Square

LA11AF

Nelson Street

LA11DT

Bulk Road

LA11HF

Water Street

LA11LB

Fenton Street

LA11QS

St Leonards Gate

LA11XP

Penny Street

LA15ZW

Fenton Street

LA11BA

Castle

Data Sources

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