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Lancaster LA18 5 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA18 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA18 5), homes sell for around £179,540 on average, there are 3 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Lancaster LA18 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA18 5 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (214 of 2,329) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 122 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: mean £37,844, median £32,500 (45 sales)1996: mean £46,715, median £39,500 (48 sales)1997: mean £48,260, median £39,500 (56 sales)1998: mean £50,548, median £38,500 (62 sales)1999: mean £55,492, median £44,750 (66 sales)2000: mean £56,773, median £40,000 (59 sales)2001: mean £56,692, median £42,000 (68 sales)2002: mean £65,406, median £55,000 (71 sales)2003: mean £87,673, median £60,000 (87 sales)2004: mean £98,973, median £66,000 (73 sales)2005: mean £109,959, median £86,375 (76 sales)2006: mean £140,513, median £114,500 (66 sales)2007: mean £132,241, median £99,975 (84 sales)2008: mean £146,383, median £115,000 (43 sales)2009: mean £160,452, median £132,500 (42 sales)2010: mean £114,971, median £105,000 (29 sales)2011: mean £129,953, median £110,000 (39 sales)2012: mean £120,849, median £84,500 (38 sales)2013: mean £134,218, median £116,000 (45 sales)2014: mean £130,940, median £105,000 (43 sales)2015: mean £130,943, median £110,000 (63 sales)2016: mean £151,075, median £109,000 (59 sales)2017: mean £152,448, median £124,500 (50 sales)2018: mean £148,484, median £117,500 (64 sales)2019: mean £143,202, median £125,000 (59 sales)2020: mean £202,669, median £170,000 (46 sales)2021: mean £178,125, median £130,000 (71 sales)2022: mean £191,700, median £130,000 (55 sales)2023: mean £174,561, median £150,000 (51 sales)2024: mean £179,540, median £121,000 (52 sales)2025: mean £175,194, median £152,500 (49 sales)2026: mean £120,236, median £119,250 (14 sales)1995: mean £37,844, median £32,500 (45 sales)1996: mean £46,715, median £39,500 (48 sales)1997: mean £48,260, median £39,500 (56 sales)1998: mean £50,548, median £38,500 (62 sales)1999: mean £55,492, median £44,750 (66 sales)2000: mean £56,773, median £40,000 (59 sales)2001: mean £56,692, median £42,000 (68 sales)2002: mean £65,406, median £55,000 (71 sales)2003: mean £87,673, median £60,000 (87 sales)2004: mean £98,973, median £66,000 (73 sales)2005: mean £109,959, median £86,375 (76 sales)2006: mean £140,513, median £114,500 (66 sales)2007: mean £132,241, median £99,975 (84 sales)2008: mean £146,383, median £115,000 (43 sales)2009: mean £160,452, median £132,500 (42 sales)2010: mean £114,971, median £105,000 (29 sales)2011: mean £129,953, median £110,000 (39 sales)2012: mean £120,849, median £84,500 (38 sales)2013: mean £134,218, median £116,000 (45 sales)2014: mean £130,940, median £105,000 (43 sales)2015: mean £130,943, median £110,000 (63 sales)2016: mean £151,075, median £109,000 (59 sales)2017: mean £152,448, median £124,500 (50 sales)2018: mean £148,484, median £117,500 (64 sales)2019: mean £143,202, median £125,000 (59 sales)2020: mean £202,669, median £170,000 (46 sales)2021: mean £178,125, median £130,000 (71 sales)2022: mean £191,700, median £130,000 (55 sales)2023: mean £174,561, median £150,000 (51 sales)2024: mean £179,540, median £121,000 (52 sales)2025: mean £175,194, median £152,500 (49 sales)2026: mean £120,236, median £119,250 (14 sales) MeanMedian £202,669 £32,500 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in LA18 5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (14 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jan 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 2 crimesMar 26: 2 crimes Mar 26: 2 crimes 2 1 Jan 25 Mar 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA18 5 (Jan 25–Mar 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
30%
Households with children
22%
Households
1,595

Owned 77% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA18 5.

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Lancaster LA18 5: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA18 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA18 5), homes sell for around £179,540 on average, there are 3 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA18 5?

Homes in Lancaster LA18 5 sell for around £179,540 on average, based on 52 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA18 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA18 5 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (214 of 2,329) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 122 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA18 5?

There are 3 schools in Lancaster LA18 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Lancaster LA18 5 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA18 5, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Lancaster LA18 5 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA18 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).