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About

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.

Area overview

On average Lancaster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 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 £39,672 per year. There are 74 schools in Lancaster: 52 primary (3 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lancaster Population
142,931
Population density
252.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125,552
87.84%
Other White
6,310
4.41%
Indian
1,629
1.14%
Chinese
1,597
1.12%
African
1,019
0.71%
Total population: 142,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23,152
38.6%
Owns with a mortgage
17,114
28.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
11,460
19.11%
Social rents from council
3,384
5.64%
Other social rented
2,769
4.62%
Total households: 59,978

Property prices in Lancaster

Based on 1,558 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Lancaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lancaster 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached279£340,000
Flats183£117,500
Semi-Detached635£212,000
Terraced461£162,000

10 years median price trend in Lancaster

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

All wards 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.