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Lancaster LA1 2 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA1 2 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA1 2), recorded crime is 52% above the national average, homes sell for around £159,437 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Avg sold price
£159,437
from 144 sales
Population
18,343
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
405.9
per 1,000 · +52% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
9.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Lancaster LA1 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA1 2 is rated high. Around 9.4% of properties (525 of 5,607) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in LA1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 140/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 7,672

Owned 58% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA1 2.

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Lancaster LA1 2: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA1 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA1 2?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 2 runs at 405.9 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA1 2 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 2 runs at 405.9 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA1 2?

Homes in Lancaster LA1 2 sell for around £159,437 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA1 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA1 2 is rated high. Around 9.4% of properties (525 of 5,607) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 23 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA1 2?

There are 7 schools in Lancaster LA1 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA1 2 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA1 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).