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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Lancaster South area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£105,000
Semi-Detached23£265,001
Terraced13£217,000
Detached31£335,000

10 years median price trend in Lancaster South

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

All postcodes in Lancaster South

NR218FD

Baron's Close

NR219HA

Sculthorpe Road

NR218AD

Whitehorse Street

NR218LD

Barbers Lane

NR219HR

Sycamore Drive

NR218NR

Bracken Close

NR218PZ

Parker Drive

NR211BE

Holt Road

NR218PX

Heron Close

NR218LR

Norwich Road

NR219BS

Market Place

NR218EZ

Waterfield Close

NR242ZZ

Holt Road

NR218LQ

Smiths Lane

NR219DE

Church Lanes

NR219FA

Chestnut Close

NR218DQ

Jubilee Avenue

NR218LF

Norwich Road

NR218NE

Gwyn Crescent

NR218LG

Smiths Lane

NR218DJ

Lancaster Avenue

NR218NU

Edmondson Walk

NR218BD

Railway Close

NR218LJ

Barbers Lane

NR218DN

Cranmer Court

NR218EB

Driftlands

NR218HS

Maltings Close

NR219EB

Vine Court

NR219EE

Star Meadow

NR218HR

Norwich Road

NR219AF

Norwich Street

NR218PD

River View Close

NR218HT

Heath Rise

NR218NN

Garrood Drive

NR219AE

Norwich Street

NR219AJ

Newmans Court

NR218HQ

Hall Close

NR219EQ

Howland Close

NR218JG

Holt Road

NR219DG

Church Lanes

NR219BZ

Gladstone Road

NR218FB

Barons Close

NR218NG

Salmons Way

NR218NQ

Townshend Green West

NR219DX

Oak Street

NR218EE

The Drift

NR218NJ

George Edwards Road

NR219BL

Old Post Office Street

NR218LA

Norwich Road

NR219EP

Hayes Lane

NR218LY

Norwich Road

NR218BW

Holt Road

NR219EZ

Sandy Lane

NR218DT

The Lawn

NR218ET

Greenway Lane

NR219AA

Wells Road

NR218HZ

Norwich Road

NR218NF

Townshend Green North

NR219FB

Sculpher Gardens

NR218BE

Barons Close

NR218ED

Holt Road

NR218PP

Gorse Close

NR219EY

Sandy Lane

NR218AE

Chronicle Lane

NR218EF

The Drift

NR218LS

Smiths Lane

NR219DY

Oak Street

NR218NX

Thorn Road

NR219AW

Cattle Market Street

NR219BG

Market Place

NR218HP

Peter Barrett Close

NR218BU

Queens Road

NR218EG

Holt Road

NR218AB

Walnut Grove

NR218EU

Waterfield Avenue

NR211AW

Holt Road

NR218ND

Sheldrake Close

NR218GE

Willow Grove

NR218GZ

Baron's Hall Lane

NR218HG

Hall Close

NR219FG

Swan Street

NR219DZ

Oak Street

NR219FD

Olive Fisher Court

NR219BW

Hall Staithe

NR219DP

Highfield Road

NR218PU

Mallard Close

NR218BL

Westmead Road

NR219DJ

Highfield Road

NR219TB

Bridges Walk

NR218JH

Holt Road

NR219BJ

Tunn Street

NR218HU

Heath Rise

NR219EA

Chapel Court

NR219EG

Wells Road

NR218PQ

Paddock Close

NR218NZ

Wensum Way

NR218HW

Parker Drive

NR218DG

Jubilee Avenue

NR218PT

Kingfisher Close

NR218HH

Norwich Road

Data Sources

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