Lancaster LA16 area guide
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Is Lancaster LA16 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA16), recorded crime is 65% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,892 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 65% below average
- 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
£231,892
Population
4,771
Recorded crime
80.4
Schools
2
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Lancaster LA16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA16 is rated high. Around 13.3% of properties (248 of 1,859) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 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 average (mean) sold price in LA16, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 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 LA16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 9/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 2,262
Owned 68% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LA16.
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Lancaster LA16: frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster LA16 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA16), recorded crime is 65% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,892 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA16?
Recorded crime in Lancaster LA16 runs at 80.4 per 1,000 properties, 65% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lancaster LA16 safe?
Crime in Lancaster LA16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA16 runs at 80.4 per 1,000 properties, 65% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Lancaster LA16?
Homes in Lancaster LA16 sell for around £231,892 on average, based on 52 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Lancaster LA16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA16 is rated high. Around 13.3% of properties (248 of 1,859) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Lancaster LA16?
There are 2 schools in Lancaster LA16 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Lancaster LA16 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA16, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Lancaster LA16 a deprived area?
Lancaster LA16 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).