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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.

All postcodes in Lancaster South

NR219FL

Lancaster South

NR218LN

Heath Lane

NR219ER

Hayes Lane

NR218NS

Nightingale Close

NR218LT

William Road

NR219RL

Quaker Mews

NR211AN

Holt Road

NR219FF

Fulton Grove

NR218HB

The Mews

NR219EN

Nelson Road

NR218NY

Norwich Road

NR218PR

Foxglove Close

NR218NL

George Edwards Road

NR218LB

Victoria Lane

NR218PS

Sedge Close

NR218DZ

Holt Road

NR218AY

Ratcliffe Road

NR219BE

Market Place

NR219DD

Church Lanes

NR218NB

Gwyn Crescent

NR218BF

Petticoat Lane

NR218HD

Great Eastern Way

NR218HN

Norwich Road

NR218QF

Baldwin Close

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.