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Lancaster LA1 3 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA1 3 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA1 3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £217,442 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Lancaster LA1 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA1 3 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (208 of 5,984) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 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)

1995: £41,896 (165 sales)1996: £41,854 (186 sales)1997: £40,136 (182 sales)1998: £44,028 (199 sales)1999: £55,679 (223 sales)2000: £60,185 (296 sales)2001: £61,962 (292 sales)2002: £79,426 (444 sales)2003: £100,035 (389 sales)2004: £127,532 (278 sales)2005: £122,476 (228 sales)2006: £140,557 (344 sales)2007: £145,966 (336 sales)2008: £141,191 (142 sales)2009: £127,673 (153 sales)2010: £144,342 (146 sales)2011: £151,579 (154 sales)2012: £142,329 (164 sales)2013: £151,126 (155 sales)2014: £190,565 (270 sales)2015: £175,873 (324 sales)2016: £209,957 (341 sales)2017: £211,082 (332 sales)2018: £191,944 (343 sales)2019: £188,771 (246 sales)2020: £195,030 (194 sales)2021: £213,298 (290 sales)2022: £203,230 (214 sales)2023: £202,830 (196 sales)2024: £217,442 (200 sales)2025: £232,479 (207 sales)2026: £184,655 (48 sales) 2026: £184,655 (48 sales) — part year so far £232,479 £40,136 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 95 crimesJun 24: 82 crimesJul 24: 100 crimesAug 24: 81 crimesSep 24: 106 crimesOct 24: 98 crimesNov 24: 72 crimesDec 24: 85 crimesJan 25: 69 crimesFeb 25: 68 crimesMar 25: 73 crimesApr 25: 56 crimesMay 25: 96 crimesJun 25: 102 crimesJul 25: 61 crimesAug 25: 58 crimesSep 25: 57 crimesOct 25: 73 crimesNov 25: 45 crimesDec 25: 74 crimesJan 26: 67 crimesFeb 26: 49 crimesMar 26: 59 crimesApr 26: 65 crimes Apr 26: 65 crimes 106 45 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 75/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
31
One-person households
35%
Households with children
22%
Households
8,522

Owned 54% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 33%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA1 3.

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Lancaster LA1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA1 3 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA1 3), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £217,442 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA1 3?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 3 runs at 272.0 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA1 3 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 3 runs at 272.0 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA1 3?

Homes in Lancaster LA1 3 sell for around £217,442 on average, based on 200 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA1 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA1 3 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (208 of 5,984) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA1 3?

There are 5 schools in Lancaster LA1 3 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Lancaster LA1 3 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA1 3, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Lancaster LA1 3 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA1 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).