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About

West End ward sits on the western edge of Lancaster city centre, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The ward is bounded by major routes like the A6 and stretches towards the River Lune, creating a defined urban neighbourhood. Its streets form a tight grid pattern, providing housing for a significant student population alongside long-term residents. The area functions largely as a community for those studying at or working for the nearby university.

The ward's landscape is marked by a noticeable slope rising from the river, offering views across the city towards the distant Forest of Bowland. Ashton Memorial can be seen on its hill to the east. A key local feature is the presence of the former Lancaster Moor Hospital site, with its distinctive water tower, which is now being redeveloped. Daily life revolves around local shops, pubs, and takeaways along streets like Gage Street, serving the immediate community's needs.

Area overview

On average West End has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West End is £34,669 per year. There are 2 schools in West End: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in West End

Median price£165,500
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £187K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £177 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£187,000£200
Terraced13£178,000£113
Semi-Detached51£169,950£191
Flats9£108,000£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£63,000£110,000£81,500
2017£129,700£55,000£120,000£102,500
2018£175,000£71,500£130,000£108,500
2019£200,000£60,000£130,000£115,000
2020£222,500£86,000£143,000£112,250
2021£250,000£70,000£158,000£127,500
2022£185,500£84,750£170,000£133,500
2023£221,000£80,000£166,000£147,500
2024£215,000£85,000£167,975£158,000
2025£205,000£80,000£176,000£160,000
2026£187,000£109,000£157,000£173,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103£86£118£69
2017£185£93£132£94
2018£112£96£141£77
2019£155£102£140£81
2020£127£105£147£71
2021£235£118£159£102
2022£151£111£187£119
2023£210£117£180£120
2024£196£112£184£114
2025£178£123£185£113
2026£200£193£190£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West End in the last year.

All postcodes in West End

LA31AQ

Regent Road

LA44LS

Osborne Road

LA44QR

Buckingham Road

LA31QR

East Street

LA44LA

Regent Park Grove

LA31SG

Westminster Road

LA44QW

Regent Park Avenue

LA44PX

Schola Green Lane

LA31QF

Yorkshire Street

LA44JH

Chatsworth Road

LA31AU

Regent Park Avenue

LA31QT

Devonshire Road

LA44EY

Lancashire Street

LA44NF

Highgrove Close

LA31TF

Regent Road

LA44HR

Clarendon Road East

LA44HZ

Albert Road

LA44QB

Pennine View

LA44LG

Ellesmere Road

LA44QS

Bellamy Avenue

LA31AG

Regent Road

LA44PF

Woodhill Avenue

LA44JS

Balmoral Road

LA44HL

Claremont Road

LA31TG

Alexandra Road

LA44LR

Windsor Avenue

LA31BU

Marine Road West

LA44JQ

Chatsworth Road

LA31HH

Balmoral Road

LA31BB

Brook Avenue

LA44DH

Highfield Crescent

LA44PU

Schola Green Lane

LA44PR

Schola Green Lane

LA44QD

Hestham Drive

LA44NX

Carleton Street

LA31SU

Clevelands Walk

LA44DU

Westminster Avenue

LA44QT

Albert Road

LA44DY

West End Road

LA44DQ

Marine Road West

LA44JA

Westminster Road

LA44QA

Hestham Avenue

LA44PP

Hydeaway Court

LA31QN

Regent Road

LA44NW

Woodhill Lane

LA44ER

Marine Road West

LA44FE

West End

LA31QY

Clarendon Road West

LA44JB

Westminster Road

LA44LT

Osborne Grove

LA44EQ

Baycliffe Crescent

LA44LP

Windsor Grove

LA44EZ

Yorkshire Street

LA44EN

Kilnbank Avenue

LA44JP

Balmoral Road

LA31AR

Devonshire Road

LA44JW

Balmoral Road

LA31AS

Lake Road

LA44EE

West End Road

LA44EU

Marine Road West

LA44NR

Thirlmere Drive

LA44JG

Chatsworth Road

LA44LY

Ellesmere Grove

LA31SY

Clevelands Grove

LA31RS

Alexandra Road

LA44JE

Westminster Road

LA44EL

Kilnbank Avenue

LA44QG

Battismore Road

LA44QP

Regent Park Avenue

LA44PZ

Hestham Avenue

LA31BH

Balmoral Road

LA31BY

Marine Road West

LA44QN

Osborne Road

LA44DL

West End Road

LA44EH

West End Road

LA44HS

Clarendon Road East

LA44PN

Osborne Grove

LA44HT

Clarendon Road West

LA44HQ

Back Marine Road

LA44EW

Baycliffe Crescent

LA44QF

Hestham Crescent

LA31RE

Parliament Street

LA44PG

Woodhill Close

LA44HH

Claremont Crescent

LA44NZ

Sanders Grove

LA44QX

Albert Road

LA44LW

Windsor Grove

LA31SH

Westminster Road

LA31AJ

Scott Road

LA44QE

Hestham Parade

LA31BW

Chatsworth Road

LA31SB

Clarendon Road West

LA44JZ

Albany Road

LA44LF

Ellesmere Road

LA44EG

West End

LA44LZ

Fairbank Grove

LA31TQ

Alexandra Road

LA44HE

Albert Road

LA31SX

Clevelands Avenue

LA44NE

Sandringham Road

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.