Lancaster LA21 area guide
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Is Lancaster LA21 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA21), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £493,579 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 81% 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
£493,579
Population
2,938
Recorded crime
43.0
Schools
2
Broadband
11%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Lancaster LA21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA21 is rated high. Around 28.7% of properties (358 of 1,248) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 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 sold price in LA21, 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 (6 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LA21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 57
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 1,392
Owned 63% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LA21.
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Lancaster LA21: frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster LA21 a good place to live?
In Lancaster (LA21), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £493,579 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA21?
Recorded crime in Lancaster LA21 runs at 43.0 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lancaster LA21 safe?
Crime in Lancaster LA21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA21 runs at 43.0 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Lancaster LA21?
Homes in Lancaster LA21 sell for around £493,579 on average, based on 19 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Lancaster LA21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA21 is rated high. Around 28.7% of properties (358 of 1,248) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Lancaster LA21?
There are 2 schools in Lancaster LA21 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Lancaster LA21 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Lancaster LA21, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Lancaster LA21 a deprived area?
Lancaster LA21 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).