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Lancaster LA9 7 area guide

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Is Lancaster LA9 7 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA9 7), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £295,075 on average, there are 4 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 9/10, 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 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA9 7 is rated high. Around 27.4% of properties (1,622 of 5,909) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 279 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: £64,608 (141 sales)1996: £67,407 (215 sales)1997: £68,076 (321 sales)1998: £72,659 (345 sales)1999: £77,217 (397 sales)2000: £89,709 (351 sales)2001: £105,845 (300 sales)2002: £122,717 (312 sales)2003: £145,614 (276 sales)2004: £170,960 (229 sales)2005: £195,837 (186 sales)2006: £196,665 (272 sales)2007: £216,017 (199 sales)2008: £205,970 (143 sales)2009: £194,170 (131 sales)2010: £203,598 (156 sales)2011: £185,832 (159 sales)2012: £210,193 (156 sales)2013: £206,590 (149 sales)2014: £215,107 (169 sales)2015: £214,615 (236 sales)2016: £227,844 (223 sales)2017: £239,436 (254 sales)2018: £241,164 (216 sales)2019: £260,246 (202 sales)2020: £256,409 (174 sales)2021: £269,692 (275 sales)2022: £294,633 (185 sales)2023: £317,929 (164 sales)2024: £295,075 (170 sales)2025: £291,653 (195 sales)2026: £295,130 (50 sales) 2026: £295,130 (50 sales) — part year so far £317,929 £64,608 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LA9 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 39 crimesJun 24: 43 crimesJul 24: 56 crimesAug 24: 41 crimesSep 24: 34 crimesOct 24: 37 crimesNov 24: 38 crimesDec 24: 44 crimesJan 25: 31 crimesFeb 25: 21 crimesJun 25: 32 crimesJul 25: 44 crimesOct 25: 49 crimesNov 25: 35 crimesDec 25: 22 crimesJan 26: 36 crimesFeb 26: 29 crimesMar 26: 39 crimesApr 26: 41 crimes Apr 26: 41 crimes 56 21 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LA9 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 37/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
32%
Households with children
21%
Households
7,785

Owned 75% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LA9 7.

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Lancaster LA9 7: frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster LA9 7 a good place to live?

In Lancaster (LA9 7), recorded crime is 39% below the national average, homes sell for around £295,075 on average, there are 4 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lancaster LA9 7?

Recorded crime in Lancaster LA9 7 runs at 162.1 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lancaster LA9 7 safe?

Crime in Lancaster LA9 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lancaster LA9 7 runs at 162.1 per 1,000 properties, 39% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lancaster LA9 7?

Homes in Lancaster LA9 7 sell for around £295,075 on average, based on 170 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lancaster LA9 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lancaster LA9 7 is rated high. Around 27.4% of properties (1,622 of 5,909) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 279 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lancaster LA9 7?

There are 4 schools in Lancaster LA9 7 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lancaster LA9 7 a deprived area?

Lancaster LA9 7 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).