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Lancaster LA18 4 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA18 4 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA18 4), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £114,521 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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 LA18 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA18 4 is rated high. Around 13.1% of properties (493 of 3,757) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 176 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: £33,882 (65 sales)1996: £32,690 (78 sales)1997: £39,545 (93 sales)1998: £32,614 (77 sales)1999: £35,956 (99 sales)2000: £36,543 (105 sales)2001: £46,406 (120 sales)2002: £44,983 (158 sales)2003: £51,658 (138 sales)2004: £68,641 (133 sales)2005: £84,679 (113 sales)2006: £104,196 (107 sales)2007: £99,158 (128 sales)2008: £106,072 (90 sales)2009: £98,895 (59 sales)2010: £98,011 (67 sales)2011: £92,631 (45 sales)2012: £95,206 (57 sales)2013: £92,847 (60 sales)2014: £90,345 (75 sales)2015: £98,990 (81 sales)2016: £93,946 (76 sales)2017: £118,096 (89 sales)2018: £105,137 (83 sales)2019: £131,669 (82 sales)2020: £118,589 (72 sales)2021: £117,926 (122 sales)2022: £120,312 (79 sales)2023: £111,997 (113 sales)2024: £114,521 (95 sales)2025: £136,066 (99 sales)2026: £118,813 (16 sales) 2026: £118,813 (16 sales) — part year so far £136,066 £32,614 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA18 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 7 crimesJul 24: 7 crimesAug 24: 7 crimesSep 24: 7 crimesOct 24: 8 crimesNov 24: 11 crimesDec 24: 6 crimesJan 25: 4 crimesFeb 25: 6 crimesApr 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 3 crimesJul 25: 4 crimesOct 25: 5 crimesNov 25: 14 crimesDec 25: 7 crimesJan 26: 2 crimesFeb 26: 8 crimesMar 26: 10 crimesApr 26: 10 crimes Apr 26: 10 crimes 14 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA18 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
51
One-person households
34%
Households with children
21%
Households
2,731

Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA18 4.

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Lancaster LA18 4: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA18 4 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA18 4), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £114,521 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA18 4?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA18 4 runs at 58.5 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA18 4 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA18 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA18 4 runs at 58.5 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA18 4?

Homes in Lancaster LA18 4 sell for around £114,521 on average, based on 95 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA18 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA18 4 is rated high. Around 13.1% of properties (493 of 3,757) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 176 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA18 4?

There are 4 schools in Lancaster LA18 4 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Lancaster LA18 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA18 4, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Lancaster LA18 4 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA18 4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).