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LA5 Area Report

Lancaster

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£247,983
Median Price
Postcode district (LA5)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (LA5)
0
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.5/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LA5

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
6.9
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.8
Climate Resilience
7

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (LA5)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

5
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-04: 1
2025-05: 4
2025-06: 4
2025-07: 3
2025-08: 9
2025-09: 1
2025-10: 11
2025-11: 2
2025-12: 7
2026-01: 4
2026-02: 7
2026-03: 3
2025-042026-03

↑ 55% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lancaster)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

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

income
6
employment
5
education
6
health
4
crime
5
housing
7
environment
4

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

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lancaster (the HPI is only published at LAD level). LA5 spans 2 local authorities; Lancaster is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the LA5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£199,363
Lancaster average
+1.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£342,152
Detached
£221,019
Semi-Detached
£178,181
Terraced
£115,002
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £72,308
01/12/2003: £89,735
01/12/2004: £118,877
01/12/2005: £121,336
01/12/2006: £132,038
01/12/2007: £145,212
01/12/2008: £125,976
01/12/2009: £130,613
01/12/2010: £125,289
01/12/2011: £123,020
01/12/2012: £127,037
01/12/2013: £127,443
01/12/2014: £130,412
01/12/2015: £137,076
01/12/2016: £138,953
01/12/2017: £141,570
01/12/2018: £141,721
01/12/2019: £150,669
01/12/2020: £157,796
01/12/2021: £174,081
01/12/2022: £192,667
01/12/2023: £194,460
01/12/2024: £196,403
01/12/2025: £199,363
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

0
Within 1 mile

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

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

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Median prices in LA5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£355,000
421 sales
Semi-detached
£235,000
447 sales
Terraced
£162,000
395 sales
Flat
£205,000
123 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lancaster. For the headline LA5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Lancaster
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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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

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
AONB: Arnside & Silverdale
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (6)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (4)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

0/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:0 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
1553mm
Annual Rainfall
2600h
Sunshine/Year
22.8 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
Now: 15.2°C, OvercastHumidity: 84%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

6 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
67%
Rated Good or Very Good
6
Total Establishments
Warton Stock Car Club Track ShopRetailers - other
5/5
The Canteen at Old School BreweryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
2/5
Old School BreweryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
The Malt Shovel InnPub/bar/nightclub
3/5
George WashingtonPub/bar/nightclub
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

34%
Renewable Energy
79g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 33.2%nuclear 32.1%gas 19.1%imports 12.3%biomass 2.7%solar 0.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

9m
Lowabove sea level

At 9m above sea level, this location is relatively low-lying. Surface water drainage may be slower in this area.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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