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Lancaster East

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About

Lancaster East is primarily a residential district located just outside the city centre. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

The area is defined by its proximity to the River Lune and the Lancaster Canal, which run along its western edge. The presence of the former Lancaster Girls' Grammar School building, a notable red-brick structure, adds a distinct architectural point of reference within the neighbourhood's streets.

Area overview

On average Lancaster East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year. There are 3 schools in Lancaster East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lancaster East is home to around 8,041 people, with a population density of about 1,895.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lancaster East Population
8,041
Population density
1,895.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.97(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.39(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+1%)
Burglary
6.96(+25%)
Other theft
5.35(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,717
83.53%
Other White
448
5.57%
Indian
143
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
99
1.23%
Pakistani
87
1.08%
Total population: 8,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,750
42.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
16.83%
No qualifications
994
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,499

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,211
38.3%
Owns outright
943
29.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
12.93%
Social rents from council
373
11.8%
Other social rented
120
3.8%
Total households: 3,162

Property prices in Lancaster East

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Lancaster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£424,000
Flats19£160,000
Semi-Detached33£230,000
Terraced43£180,000

10 years median price trend in Lancaster East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster East.

Data Sources

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