Postcode sector · LA8 8

Lancaster LA8 8 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA8 8 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA8 8), homes sell for around £491,140 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Lancaster LA8 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA8 8 is rated high. Around 15.7% of properties (484 of 3,092) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 214 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: £105,152 (27 sales)1996: £100,995 (52 sales)1997: £109,975 (54 sales)1998: £111,610 (54 sales)1999: £122,190 (50 sales)2000: £187,886 (45 sales)2001: £158,944 (47 sales)2002: £201,466 (59 sales)2003: £242,182 (53 sales)2004: £293,114 (40 sales)2005: £308,071 (37 sales)2006: £323,688 (55 sales)2007: £336,872 (52 sales)2008: £315,557 (27 sales)2009: £291,429 (31 sales)2010: £305,166 (30 sales)2011: £333,800 (35 sales)2012: £300,162 (40 sales)2013: £318,574 (40 sales)2014: £306,577 (37 sales)2015: £458,327 (36 sales)2016: £390,133 (48 sales)2017: £548,545 (63 sales)2018: £325,024 (76 sales)2019: £417,485 (66 sales)2020: £447,863 (35 sales)2021: £446,634 (67 sales)2022: £569,658 (37 sales)2023: £576,769 (45 sales)2024: £491,140 (43 sales)2025: £468,882 (45 sales)2026: £410,000 (5 sales) 2026: £410,000 (5 sales) — part year so far £576,769 £100,995 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA8 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (5 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jun 24: 1 crimesSep 24: 2 crimesOct 24: 1 crimesNov 24: 2 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesFeb 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 1 crimesJan 26: 3 crimes Jan 26: 3 crimes 3 1 Jun 24 Jan 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA8 8 (Jun 24–Jan 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
54
One-person households
28%
Households with children
20%
Households
4,648

Owned 77% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA8 8.

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Lancaster LA8 8: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA8 8 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA8 8), homes sell for around £491,140 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA8 8?

Homes in Lancaster LA8 8 sell for around £491,140 on average, based on 43 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA8 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA8 8 is rated high. Around 15.7% of properties (484 of 3,092) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 214 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA8 8?

There are 2 schools in Lancaster LA8 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA8 8 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA8 8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).