Lancaster is a district in Lancashire, North West England, known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes. The city of Lancaster serves as the administrative centre, featuring historic landmarks like Lancaster Castle and the Ashton Memorial. The district includes coastal areas such as Morecambe Bay, offering views of the Irish Sea and opportunities for outdoor activities.
The area is home to Lancaster University, contributing to its student population and academic focus. Surrounding villages like Carnforth and Heysham provide quieter, residential settings. The district has transport links via the West Coast Main Line and M6 motorway, connecting it to major cities like Manchester and Liverpool. Lancaster’s economy includes tourism, education, and small-scale manufacturing.
On average Lancaster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lancaster is £39,668 per year. There are 74 schools in Lancaster: 52 primary (3 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Based on 1,599 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Lancaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,050,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £350,000; semi-detached at £210,000; terraced at £165,000; flats at £125,000.
10 years price trend in Lancaster
Bare
Bolton & Slyne
Bowerham
Bulk
Carnforth & Millhead
Castle
Ellel
Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet
Heysham Central
Heysham North
Heysham South
John O'Gaunt
Lower Lune Valley
Marsh
Overton
Poulton
Scale Hall
Scotforth East
Scotforth West
Silverdale
Skerton
Torrisholme
University
Upper Lune Valley
Warton
West End
Westgate
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.