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Lancaster LA1 5 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA1 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA1 5), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £241,650 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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.

Avg sold price
£241,650
from 185 sales
Population
19,740
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
154.1
per 1,000 · -42% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
1 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
78%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
Low
24.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Lancaster LA1 5

Lancaster LA1 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,283 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 5, 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 61/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 8,075

Owned 61% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA1 5.

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Lancaster LA1 5: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA1 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA1 5?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 5 runs at 154.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA1 5 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA1 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA1 5 runs at 154.1 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA1 5?

Homes in Lancaster LA1 5 sell for around £241,650 on average, based on 185 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA1 5 at risk of flooding?

Lancaster LA1 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,283 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA1 5?

There are 4 schools in Lancaster LA1 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA1 5 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA1 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).