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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

LA11XN

Marton Street

LA19SY

Dalton Square

LA13EE

City Heights Close

LA13PL

Mill Street

LA14XJ

Ashton Road

LA11BL

New Road

LA11JZ

High Street

LA11RB

Duke Street

LA11RN

Queen Square

LA11YR

Castle Hill

LA13AL

The Grove

LA13QW

Lancaster Central

LA19TS

Dalton Square

LA19SH

Dalton Square

LA11LD

High Street

LA11EB

Keswick Road

LA11JG

Market Street

LA11PW

Dalton Square

LA11SA

St George's Quay

LA11XF

Penny Street

LA13HB

Grasmere Road

LA15PF

Hubert Place

LA19JG

Fenton Street

LA15WD

William Priestley Park

LA11UE

Penny Street

LA11HH

New Road

LA11HJ

St John's Mews

LA11TD

Church Street

LA11TE

Fenton Street

LA11UH

Gage Street

LA13AQ

Meadowside

LA13QS

Moor Close

LA11BP

Bridge Lane

LA11SD

Lindow Street

LA11TH

Meeting House Lane

LA11UA

Penny Street

LA13RH

Meadowside

LA19TQ

Dalton Square

LA14RP

Aldcliffe Road

LA14XA

Boundary Road

LA15RF

Lune Road

LA19JU

Fenton Street

LA19SE

Dalton Square

LA11AT

Aalborg Place

LA11BS

Caton Road

LA11DY

Albion Street

LA11EA

Bulk Road

LA11EG

Church Street

LA11HD

Water Street

LA11SW

Carr House Lane

LA11TQ

Meeting House Lane

LA11XU

Penny Street

LA11YZ

St Mary's Parade

LA13QG

Lancaster Central

LA19JA

Fenton Street

LA19LS

Fenton Street

LA11WD

Dalton Square

LA11BN

New Road

LA11LG

King Street

LA11LN

Fenton Street

LA11NE

Church Street

LA19SU

Dalton Square

LA19TB

Dalton Square

LA13PW

Borrowdale Road

LA14XL

South Road

LA15JT

St George's Quay

LA19LX

Fenton Street

LA19NH

Fenton Street

LA11EE

Bridge Lane

LA19SL

Dalton Square

LA11AF

Nelson Street

LA11DT

Bulk Road

LA11HF

Water Street

LA11LB

Fenton Street

LA11PJ

Dalton Square

LA11QS

Seymour Street

LA11XP

Penny Street

LA13QN

Lancaster Central

LA19TX

Dalton Square

LA15ZW

Fenton Street

Data Sources

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