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Torrisholme

Crime

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About

Torrisholme is a residential area situated directly south of Lancaster's city centre, forming a key part of the city's southern urban extension. The ward is primarily characterised by its housing, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments, with local shops and services clustered along its main thoroughfares. It is bordered by the River Lune to the west and contains significant green corridors like the Lancaster Canal, which runs through the area, and the Ryelands Park.

A notable local landmark is the Ashton Memorial, visible from parts of the ward, situated in Williamson Park which lies just to the east. The area is largely self-contained with several primary schools and community facilities. Its eastern boundary is defined by the railway line, which connects it to Morecambe, emphasising its position within this coastal conurbation.

Area overview

On average Torrisholme has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 1.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Torrisholme is £40,492 per year. The median sale price in Torrisholme is £218,250 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,750 and £275,000. There are 1 schools in Torrisholme: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Torrisholme

Median price: £218,250

Price per sq ft: £244

Sales (last 12 months): 72

Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £275K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £218,250 (about £244 per square foot) in Torrisholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torrisholme over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	14	£285,000	£262	£223,300	£271,250	£353,250	£482,750
Semi-Detached	39	£230,000	£264	£154,500	£195,000	£275,000	£336,500
Terraced	9	£170,000	£234	£131,000	£146,000	£200,000	£241,000
Flats	10	£125,250	£191	£111,150	£120,000	£151,000	£164,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torrisholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torrisholme.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£177,000	£82,000	£152,000	£158,000
2017	£195,000	£90,000	£165,000	£150,000
2018	£202,500	£89,950	£167,250	£134,500
2019	£200,000	£87,000	£170,000	£160,000
2020	£250,500	£78,250	£185,000	£155,000
2021	£251,250	£103,000	£185,000	£165,750
2022	£310,000	£120,000	£202,750	£201,500
2023	£263,000	£134,250	£220,000	£218,500
2024	£280,000	£127,000	£215,000	£206,000
2025	£275,000	£123,750	£230,000	£187,500
2026	£290,000	£136,500	£216,000	£175,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torrisholme.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£196	£128	£174	£191
2017	£198	£143	£186	£147
2018	£177	£141	£186	£149
2019	£219	£139	£197	£155
2020	£211	£129	£197	£156
2021	£222	£139	£230	£162
2022	£275	£168	£235	£221
2023	£286	£176	£254	£203
2024	£322	£184	£254	£204
2025	£247	£187	£260	£220
2026	£260	£189	£246	£194

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669

Band B£1,947

Band C£2,225

Band D£2,503

Band E£3,059

Band F£3,616

Band G£4,172

Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Torrisholme ward.

Local councillors

Brett Martin Cooper

Torrisholme - Elected 4 May 2023

Morecambe Bay Independents

Roger Thomas Francis Dennison