House prices in Lancaster
The median price paid for a home in Lancaster was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,746 sales. House prices in Lancaster did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Lancaster was 9% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Lancaster was £823 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Lancaster had 8.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Lancaster
The median price paid in Lancaster was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,746 sales, or £2,411 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £350,000 | 312 | £3,125 | +2.9% | +16.7% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £213,000 | 655 | £2,519 | +1.4% | +18.3% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £160,000 | 569 | £2,160 | +1.3% | +14.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £120,000 | 210 | £2,025 | −3.2% | +1.7% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | £195,000 | 0.0% | +11.4% | £2,411 | −0.9% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Lancaster sold for a median £2,411 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Lancaster has the 53rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Lancaster
The average private rent in Lancaster was £823 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Lancaster are 31.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Lancaster has the 74th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 18th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Lancaster
1,566 homes were sold in Lancaster in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.08 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Lancaster were 5.8% up on the year before and 34.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 127th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Lancaster
The police recorded 12,677 crimes in Lancaster in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Lancaster fell 11.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 8.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.56 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.82 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.98 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.53 |
Lancaster has the 97th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Lancaster
Lancaster is the 135th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 135th |
| Income | 173rd |
| Employment | 157th |
| Education and skills | 165th |
| Health | 84th |
| Crime | 125th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 217th |
| Living environment | 50th |
Broadband and mobile in Lancaster
89.1% of premises in Lancaster can get gigabit broadband and 98.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 87.2% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 154th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
92.5% of premises in Lancaster get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Lancaster
In the year ending June 2025, 11,320 people moved to Lancaster from elsewhere in the UK and 11,202 moved away, a net gain of 118 (0.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Westmorland and Furness 879
- Wyre 369
- Preston 315
Most moved out to
- Westmorland and Furness 706
- Wyre 585
- Preston 467
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Lancaster
How much does a house cost in Lancaster?
The median price paid for a home in Lancaster was £195,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £350,000; semi-detached £213,000; terraced £160,000; flats £120,000.
Are house prices in Lancaster going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Lancaster did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 11.4%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average private rent in Lancaster was £823 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £602; 2 bed £753; 3 bed £925; 4+ bed £1,226.
Is Lancaster a safe place to live?
Lancaster had 8.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 97th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Lancaster?
87.2% of premises in Lancaster can get full fibre and 89.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Wyre 22 km
- Ribble Valley 25 km
- Preston 29 km
- Fylde 35 km
- Blackpool 38 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.