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Lancaster LA12 9 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA12 9 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA12 9), recorded crime is 72% below the national average, homes sell for around £273,902 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 7/10, 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 LA12 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA12 9 is rated high. Around 15.0% of properties (667 of 4,450) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 193 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: £51,554 (77 sales)1996: £54,999 (101 sales)1997: £49,394 (100 sales)1998: £56,719 (140 sales)1999: £55,309 (116 sales)2000: £59,083 (108 sales)2001: £78,282 (129 sales)2002: £85,939 (135 sales)2003: £101,639 (140 sales)2004: £134,990 (115 sales)2005: £145,876 (156 sales)2006: £166,324 (186 sales)2007: £163,729 (147 sales)2008: £163,160 (78 sales)2009: £154,102 (59 sales)2010: £177,445 (94 sales)2011: £167,808 (85 sales)2012: £169,310 (95 sales)2013: £169,587 (109 sales)2014: £171,053 (122 sales)2015: £181,087 (126 sales)2016: £196,330 (110 sales)2017: £184,595 (100 sales)2018: £192,624 (115 sales)2019: £250,070 (77 sales)2020: £224,226 (142 sales)2021: £272,506 (214 sales)2022: £295,942 (184 sales)2023: £286,835 (178 sales)2024: £273,902 (130 sales)2025: £274,848 (132 sales)2026: £297,467 (30 sales) 2026: £297,467 (30 sales) — part year so far £297,467 £49,394 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA12 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 12 crimesJun 24: 16 crimesJul 24: 13 crimesAug 24: 14 crimesSep 24: 18 crimesOct 24: 17 crimesNov 24: 13 crimesDec 24: 15 crimesJan 25: 15 crimesFeb 25: 10 crimesJun 25: 19 crimesJul 25: 18 crimesOct 25: 9 crimesNov 25: 15 crimesDec 25: 14 crimesJan 26: 13 crimesFeb 26: 14 crimesMar 26: 14 crimesApr 26: 18 crimes Apr 26: 18 crimes 19 9 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA12 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 15/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
51
One-person households
30%
Households with children
23%
Households
4,789

Owned 78% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA12 9.

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Lancaster LA12 9: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA12 9 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA12 9), recorded crime is 72% below the national average, homes sell for around £273,902 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA12 9?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA12 9 runs at 74.1 per 1,000 properties, 72% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA12 9 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA12 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA12 9 runs at 74.1 per 1,000 properties, 72% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA12 9?

Homes in Lancaster LA12 9 sell for around £273,902 on average, based on 130 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA12 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA12 9 is rated high. Around 15.0% of properties (667 of 4,450) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 193 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA12 9?

There are 2 schools in Lancaster LA12 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Lancaster LA12 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA12 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Lancaster LA12 9 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA12 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).