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Lancaster South

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About

Lancaster South ward occupies a central portion of the North Norfolk district, encompassing a mix of residential and rural landscapes. The area includes the southern and western neighbourhoods of the market town of Fakenham, which serves as a key local hub. Beyond the town boundaries, the ward extends into surrounding farmland and smaller settlements, creating a distinct transition from urban to agricultural land.

A notable feature is the presence of the River Wensum, which flows through the ward's western edge. This watercourse shapes the local environment, supporting wildlife and influencing the pattern of development. The area's character is defined by this blend of a functioning market town and the open, working countryside that immediately borders it.

Area overview

On average Lancaster South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lancaster South is £41,521 per year. There are 2 schools in Lancaster South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lancaster South is home to around 5,602 people, with a population density of about 1,889.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lancaster South Population
5,602
Population density
1,889.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.73(+54%)
Shoplifting
12.67(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.32(+6%)
Public order
7.68(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,254
93.8%
Other White
218
3.89%
Other
26
0.46%
Other Asian
22
0.39%
Irish
17
0.3%
Total population: 5,601

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,147
24.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,020
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
849
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 4,756

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,161
43.7%
Owns with a mortgage
546
20.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
15.02%
Other social rented
391
14.72%
Social rents from council
84
3.16%
Total households: 2,657

Property prices in Lancaster South

Median price£267,501
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £335K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £267,501 (about £285 per square foot) in Lancaster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lancaster South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£335,000£300
Semi-Detached22£245,000£281
Terraced15£212,500£264
Flats2£116,250£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lancaster South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,975£199,500£175,000
2017£261,250£103,250£190,500£152,500
2018£280,000£122,500£199,950£152,000
2019£265,000£120,000£185,000£175,000
2020£275,000£108,500£193,250£175,100
2021£286,000£142,500£210,000£179,000
2022£350,000£115,000£247,500£205,000
2023£325,000£142,500£215,000£210,000
2024£330,000£115,000£225,000£195,000
2025£335,000£127,500£255,000£196,250
2026£329,000£245,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lancaster South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£210£214
2017£253£166£223£198
2018£263£202£241£223
2019£259£242£218£225
2020£253£192£212£205
2021£290£234£234£232
2022£316£237£309£236
2023£310£248£253£280
2024£308£324£257£262
2025£296£243£286£267
2026£310£291£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lancaster South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster South

Is Lancaster South safe?

Lancaster South records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lancaster South?

The median sale price in Lancaster South is £267,501 (about £285 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lancaster South?

Lancaster South has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lancaster South?

Lancaster South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lancaster South sits around rank 14,708 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lancaster South?

The average household income in Lancaster South is around £41,521 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lancaster South?

Lancaster South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jeremy Nicholas Punchard (Independent) and Liz Vickers (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Lancaster South

NR219HG

Clarendon Road

NR218HF

Orchard Close

NR219DF

Lichfield Street

NR219TE

Bridge Street

NR218JD

Folly Court

NR218EQ

Holt Road

NR219HQ

Wells Road

NR219AY

Bridge Street

NR218HE

Fayregreen

NR218NP

Warren Avenue

NR218PF

Green Court

NR219DS

Oak Street

NR218NA

Searle Close

NR219LP

Olivia Close

NR218JB

Langham Court

NR219AS

Market Place

NR219BH

Market Place

NR219HW

Chappel Hill

NR218PA

Clover Way

NR219BY

Market Place

NR218AF

Oxborough Lane

NR219EW

Nelson Road

NR218AX

Norwich Road

NR218DX

Holt Road

NR210EU

Holt Road

NR218PE

The Ridings

NR219AX

Bridge Street

NR218NT

Wymans Way

NR219QL

Quaker Court

NR218DY

Holt Road

NR211BJ

Lancaster South

NR218PW

Rowan Way

NR218HY

Heath Rise

NR219DW

Red Lion Court

NR219DN

Market Place

NR211BG

Holt Road

NR219AH

Norwich Street

NR219HD

Kings Road

NR219EF

Constitution Hill

NR218LW

Heath Way

NR211AU

Holt Road

NR218LH

Mission Lane

NR218PB

Fieldview Court

NR218BB

Norwich Road

NR218BT

Queens Road

NR211BP

Lancaster South

NR218LU

Townshend Green East

NR218AA

Holt Road

NR219TA

Massey Court

NR218AZ

Norwich Road

NR218DB

Queens Road

NR219AG

Bridge Street

NR218PN

John Chapman Close

NR211AR

Lancaster South

NR219BP

Market Place

NR219BQ

Quaker Lane

NR218GD

Magnolia Close

NR218PL

Plantation Road

NR218BA

Norwich Road

NR219AN

Bridge Street

NR219EJ

Butchers Lane

NR218DW

Lancaster Close

NR218BS

Queens Road

NR218BZ

Greenway Lane

NR219DH

Highfield Road

NR218NW

Millers Close

NR219HE

Wells Road

NR218PJ

Bramble Court

NR219TD

Olivet Way

NR218HL

Garden Court

NR219RS

Rosemary Terrace

NR218LX

Norwich Road

NR219BN

Swan Street

NR218BQ

Holt Road

NR218LL

Norwich Road

NR218EA

Holt Road

NR218PH

Valley Way

NR218HX

Heath Rise

NR218PY

Station Close

NR218PG

Meadow Court

NR219SR

Oak Street

NR219DT

Old Post Office Street

NR219BX

Upper Market

NR218JA

Norwich Road

NR219AQ

Bridge Street

NR218QE

Beech Grove

NR219AZ

Bridge Street

NR217LA

Hempton Road

NR219RD

Woodlands

NR218AU

Norwich Road

NR219ED

Wells Road

NR218BP

Holt Road

NR219AU

Mill Court

NR218BN

Queen's Road

NR218DH

Jubilee Avenue

NR218DL

Mervyn King Close

NR218EY

Greenway Lane

NR219AP

Lancaster South

NR218LP

Barbers Lane

NR218EX

Waterfield Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.