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About

Warton ward lies on the southern outskirts of the city of Lancaster, bordering Morecambe Bay. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments and older terraced homes. Its landscape is largely flat, with open fields and agricultural land to the east, defining its edge against the wider countryside. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Bulk, which maintains its own local identity.

The area is served by the West Coast Main Line, with Warton railway station providing a direct link to Lancaster and Preston. Local commerce is focused along Station Road and the main thoroughfare through the village. A notable local landmark is the sandstone tower of St. Paul's Church, which stands prominently within the community. The ward's proximity to the bay influences the general environment, with wide skies and coastal light common.

Area overview

On average Warton has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Warton is £46,474 per year. The median sale price in Warton is £287,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £257,500 and £367,500. There are 1 schools in Warton: 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
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Warton

Median price: £287,000
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £258K – £368K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Warton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£355,000£237
Semi-Detached12£291,000£291
Terraced4£255,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£175,000£166,000
2017£290,000£185,000£179,000
2018£300,000£185,000£161,000
2019£277,760£211,500£142,000
2020£313,750£189,950£148,000
2021£370,000£220,000£220,000
2022£445,000£292,500£240,000
2023£316,000£282,500£194,000
2024£350,000£232,500£250,000
2025£412,500£270,000£250,000
2026£342,500£301,000£236,278
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£170£183
2017£205£212£258
2018£228£212£174
2019£222£233£176
2020£232£183£213
2021£258£262£232
2022£312£260£232
2023£276£283£200
2024£230£265£268
2025£235£280£244
2026£240£301£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warton in the last year.

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 Warton ward.

Local councillors

Sue Tyldesley

Warton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Warton

LA59QA

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LA59QF

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