Lancaster LA12 area guide
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Is Lancaster LA12 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA12), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £317,318 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (4 of 4 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).
- A Safetycrime 54% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£317,318
Population
27,073
Recorded crime
105.5
Schools
12
Broadband
64%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Lancaster LA12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA12 is rated high. Around 8.5% of properties (1,339 of 15,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 552 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 sold price in LA12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (95 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LA12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 12,451
Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LA12.
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Lancaster LA12: frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster LA12 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA12), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £317,318 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 LA12?
Recorded crime in Lancaster LA12 runs at 105.5 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lancaster LA12 safe?
Crime in Lancaster LA12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA12 runs at 105.5 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Lancaster LA12?
Homes in Lancaster LA12 sell for around £317,318 on average, based on 379 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Lancaster LA12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA12 is rated high. Around 8.5% of properties (1,339 of 15,804) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 552 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Lancaster LA12?
There are 12 schools in Lancaster LA12 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Lancaster LA12 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA12, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Lancaster LA12 a deprived area?
Lancaster LA12 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).