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Lancaster

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
30
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LA1

Rental Yield
4.2
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
4
Flood Risk
8

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

345
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-02: 450
2025-03: 439
2025-04: 423
2025-05: 475
2025-06: 480
2025-07: 448
2025-08: 412
2025-09: 419
2025-10: 407
2025-11: 380
2025-12: 336
2026-01: 318
2025-022026-01

↓ 16% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 5/10 — Below average

Lancaster has average deprivation levels compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
5
education
6
health
3
crime
5
housing
8
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£198,512
Average Price
+2.6%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£339,377
Detached
£220,345
Semi-Detached
£177,584
Terraced
£114,511
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £189,721
2024-03: £188,767
2024-04: £190,305
2024-05: £193,339
2024-06: £195,619
2024-07: £198,674
2024-08: £193,416
2024-09: £197,012
2024-10: £197,121
2024-11: £200,503
2024-12: £196,403
2025-01: £193,498
2025-02: £194,293
2025-03: £194,623
2025-04: £192,743
2025-05: £191,058
2025-06: £190,670
2025-07: £193,665
2025-08: £195,021
2025-09: £196,253
2025-10: £200,062
2025-11: £200,422
2025-12: £201,344
2026-01: £198,512
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
30
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Lancaster
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

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🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

LOW RISK

Flood alert active. 3 alert(s) to be aware of.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:160 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10°C
Avg Temperature
1741mm
Annual Rainfall
2612h
Sunshine/Year
24 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
☁️Now: 4°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 85%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
91%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
PeriliciousRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Mr D'sTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Mother HubbardsOther catering premises
5/5
Baked By Brew LimitedRetailers - other
5/5
Golden DragonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

23%
Renewable Energy
62g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

⚛️ nuclear 50.5%💨 wind 22.9%🔥 gas 12.2%🌿 biomass 11.8%🔌 imports 2.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

24m
Moderateabove sea level

At 24m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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