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About

Westgate ward encompasses a portion of central Lancaster directly west of the River Lune, including the historic core around St. John's Church and the Castle. The area is defined by its steep topography, with streets like Church Street climbing sharply from the quayside. This creates a dense urban landscape where Georgian townhouses and former merchant warehouses are woven into the modern city fabric, housing a mix of residential, commercial, and educational uses.

The ward's identity is anchored by Lancaster Castle and its adjacent courts, a working complex that dominates the skyline. The presence of the university's city centre campus integrates student life into the everyday rhythm. A network of narrow, often pedestrianised lanes connects key sites, with the stone-clad Custom House overlooking the river, marking the historical commercial gateway that gave the ward its name.

Area overview

On average Westgate has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westgate is £33,866 per year. There are 2 schools in Westgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £190K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£260,000£235
Semi-Detached34£173,000£221
Terraced28£147,250£210
Flats3£85,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£77,000£121,225£112,500
2017£157,500£60,000£129,950£95,000
2018£180,000£77,250£129,000£97,000
2019£199,500£85,000£135,000£113,500
2020£182,500£88,500£140,000£108,000
2021£224,000£87,000£147,500£107,500
2022£235,000£96,500£175,000£130,000
2023£348,000£110,000£175,000£139,975
2024£305,000£87,000£175,000£135,000
2025£293,750£90,500£173,000£140,000
2026£265,000£175,000£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£119£164£126
2017£179£95£163£121
2018£171£118£176£131
2019£190£132£179£141
2020£176£136£182£131
2021£207£137£190£154
2022£222£154£236£168
2023£235£190£220£178
2024£260£124£240£179
2025£252£174£229£200
2026£316£203£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Westgate

What is the average house price in Westgate?

The median sale price in Westgate is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Westgate?

Westgate has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Westgate?

Westgate scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Westgate sits around rank 6,421 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Westgate?

The average household income in Westgate is around £33,866 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Westgate?

Westgate is represented by 3 elected councillors: Chris Harris (Labour Party), John Robert Hanson (Labour Party) and Matthew David Black (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Westgate

LA33RN

Priorsgate

LA44RR

Bartholomew Road

LA33RT

Westminster Close

LA33RE

Cathedral Drive

LA33NS

Meadup Court

LA44SH

Wingate Avenue

LA33RG

Cloisters

LA33NJ

Banbury Road

LA33NQ

Ellwood Grove

LA33QQ

Teasel Walk

LA33PG

Acorn Garden

LA45UW

Christie Avenue

LA33LU

Lawnswood Drive

LA44RL

Leamington Road

LA33ED

Lindsay Court

LA33DR

Ousby Road

LA45UT

Cartmel Place

LA33RD

Canterbury Close

LA44UP

Out Moss Lane

LA33DD

Westgate

LA45SJ

Netherlands Road

LA33QB

Coltsfoot Walk

LA44UL

Grayrigg Drive

LA33RP

Salisbury Close

LA45UA

Eskdale Place

LA45TN

Lancaster Road

LA44RH

Rochester Avenue

LA44RU

Altham Road

LA33QU

Oxcliffe Road

LA33NW

Grove Gardens

LA44SU

Heversham Close

LA33NB

Portland Drive

LA33PU

Northgate

LA33NA

Kenilworth Road

LA44RJ

St Oggs Road

LA33DX

White Lund Road

LA33NR

Westgate

LA33AZ

Northgate

LA44XF

Langridge Way

LA44SX

Helmside Avenue

LA45SL

Dudley Street

LA44UH

Grayrigg Drive

LA33EH

Oxcliffe Road

LA44SE

Gringley Road

LA44XA

Leighton Court

LA33LX

Broughton Grove

LA33BS

Whitegate

LA33RF

Chester Close

LA33EA

White Lund Avenue

LA33LR

Dorchester Gardens

LA33RB

Abbeydale

LA33DW

Westgate Avenue

LA33DA

Freightway

LA45UF

Kentmere Grove

LA33QA

Mallow Walk

LA45SW

Hope Street

LA44UR

Altham Road

LA45TT

Windermere Avenue

LA45SF

St Michaels Grove

LA33NL

White Lund Road

LA33QJ

Burdock Walk

LA33DU

White Lund Road

LA45SQ

Newlands Road

LA33EE

St Johns Terrace

LA33NF

Brazil Close

LA44SJ

Wingate Avenue

LA33PQ

Newgate

LA33DF

Westcliffe Drive

LA44TA

Westgate

LA33DT

White Lund Road

LA44TJ

Parkside

LA44RE

Winthorpe Avenue

LA44TW

Aldcliffe Court

LA33EJ

Oxcliffe Road

LA45TU

Windermere Avenue

LA33FB

Mellishaw Lane

LA33QG

Yarrow Walk

LA33BY

Whitegate

LA44UY

Altham Walk

LA44RD

Glentworth Road East

LA44TY

Arkholme Court

LA45UB

Loweswater Drive

LA33NZ

Wentworth Crescent

LA45TP

Lancaster Road

LA33DP

Westgate Avenue

LA44UE

Lambrigg Close

LA44TD

Parkview Close

LA44RN

Westgate Park Road

LA45UH

Benson Avenue

LA33QD

Plantain Walk

LA44SL

Wingate Avenue

LA45AE

Back Rosebery Avenue South

LA44TU

Hampsfell Drive

LA33NN

Trumley Court

LA33BB

Northgate

LA44XD

Halton Court

LA33RS

Wells Close

LA44RT

Wiseman Close

LA44UF

Gaisgill Avenue

LA44XE

Parkside

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.