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Lancaster LA9 5 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA9 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA9 5), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £331,884 on average, there are 5 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 7/10, 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 LA9 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA9 5 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (381 of 5,070) 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: £57,167 (175 sales)1996: £60,679 (231 sales)1997: £69,585 (224 sales)1998: £68,848 (221 sales)1999: £70,841 (252 sales)2000: £75,187 (222 sales)2001: £88,282 (242 sales)2002: £99,159 (241 sales)2003: £126,881 (224 sales)2004: £164,866 (184 sales)2005: £171,596 (156 sales)2006: £172,999 (222 sales)2007: £177,434 (171 sales)2008: £189,983 (105 sales)2009: £177,271 (118 sales)2010: £182,418 (114 sales)2011: £189,568 (105 sales)2012: £171,872 (108 sales)2013: £187,747 (134 sales)2014: £188,375 (150 sales)2015: £191,191 (151 sales)2016: £197,878 (167 sales)2017: £218,366 (162 sales)2018: £249,699 (175 sales)2019: £243,828 (136 sales)2020: £254,242 (157 sales)2021: £265,047 (211 sales)2022: £375,739 (171 sales)2023: £337,423 (201 sales)2024: £331,884 (188 sales)2025: £318,663 (140 sales)2026: £339,797 (37 sales) 2026: £339,797 (37 sales) — part year so far £375,739 £57,167 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA9 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 41 crimesJun 24: 42 crimesJul 24: 26 crimesAug 24: 33 crimesSep 24: 24 crimesOct 24: 31 crimesNov 24: 35 crimesDec 24: 33 crimesJan 25: 36 crimesFeb 25: 20 crimesJun 25: 37 crimesJul 25: 34 crimesOct 25: 29 crimesNov 25: 20 crimesDec 25: 24 crimesJan 26: 36 crimesFeb 26: 37 crimesMar 26: 14 crimesApr 26: 34 crimes Apr 26: 34 crimes 42 14 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA9 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 31/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
48
One-person households
36%
Households with children
22%
Households
8,596

Owned 67% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA9 5.

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Lancaster LA9 5: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA9 5 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA9 5), recorded crime is 42% below the national average, homes sell for around £331,884 on average, there are 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA9 5?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA9 5 runs at 154.6 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA9 5 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA9 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA9 5 runs at 154.6 per 1,000 properties, 42% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA9 5?

Homes in Lancaster LA9 5 sell for around £331,884 on average, based on 188 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA9 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA9 5 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (381 of 5,070) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 78 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA9 5?

There are 5 schools in Lancaster LA9 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA9 5 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA9 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).