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Lancaster LA14 5 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA14 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA14 5), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £141,149 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 13% above average
A Floodnone 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
£141,149
from 243 sales
Population
15,194
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
303.5
per 1,000 · +13% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Lancaster LA14 5

Lancaster LA14 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,920 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 LA14 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (79 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 LA14 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 62/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 7,371

Owned 65% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA14 5.

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Lancaster LA14 5: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA14 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA14 5?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA14 5 runs at 303.5 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA14 5 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA14 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA14 5 runs at 303.5 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA14 5?

Homes in Lancaster LA14 5 sell for around £141,149 on average, based on 243 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA14 5 at risk of flooding?

Lancaster LA14 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,920 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA14 5?

There are 3 schools in Lancaster LA14 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Lancaster LA14 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA14 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Lancaster LA14 5 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA14 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).