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Lancaster LA16 7 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA16 7 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA16 7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,892 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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).

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 LA16 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA16 7 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)

1995: £40,032 (60 sales)1996: £41,135 (91 sales)1997: £54,062 (83 sales)1998: £52,438 (80 sales)1999: £54,564 (119 sales)2000: £63,911 (99 sales)2001: £70,526 (99 sales)2002: £91,463 (102 sales)2003: £81,256 (99 sales)2004: £110,258 (105 sales)2005: £112,927 (67 sales)2006: £145,794 (85 sales)2007: £135,033 (80 sales)2008: £149,888 (43 sales)2009: £149,487 (42 sales)2010: £151,871 (43 sales)2011: £139,833 (40 sales)2012: £137,804 (39 sales)2013: £137,609 (57 sales)2014: £156,324 (63 sales)2015: £153,429 (58 sales)2016: £177,976 (76 sales)2017: £149,620 (71 sales)2018: £178,183 (62 sales)2019: £156,856 (57 sales)2020: £176,289 (61 sales)2021: £219,341 (67 sales)2022: £188,309 (80 sales)2023: £220,321 (68 sales)2024: £231,892 (52 sales)2025: £244,391 (72 sales)2026: £290,433 (14 sales) 2026: £290,433 (14 sales) — part year so far £290,433 £40,032 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA16 7, 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

May 24: 10 crimesJun 24: 20 crimesJul 24: 7 crimesAug 24: 6 crimesSep 24: 11 crimesOct 24: 2 crimesNov 24: 7 crimesDec 24: 6 crimesJan 25: 4 crimesFeb 25: 6 crimesJun 25: 12 crimesJul 25: 5 crimesOct 25: 10 crimesNov 25: 17 crimesDec 25: 18 crimesJan 26: 9 crimesFeb 26: 8 crimesMar 26: 9 crimesApr 26: 9 crimes Apr 26: 9 crimes 20 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA16 7 (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 7.

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Lancaster LA16 7: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA16 7 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA16 7), recorded crime is 70% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,892 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 7?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA16 7 runs at 80.4 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA16 7 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA16 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA16 7 runs at 80.4 per 1,000 properties, 70% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA16 7?

Homes in Lancaster LA16 7 sell for around £231,892 on average, based on 52 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA16 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA16 7 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 7?

There are 2 schools in Lancaster LA16 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA16 7 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA16 7 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).