House prices in West Lancashire
The median price paid for a home in West Lancashire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,397 sales. House prices in West Lancashire fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 14.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Lancashire was 8% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in West Lancashire was £805 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Lancashire had 5.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in West Lancashire
The median price paid in West Lancashire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,397 sales, or £2,548 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 434 | £2,989 | +5.6% | +19.2% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £230,000 | 495 | £2,625 | +2.2% | +24.3% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £138,000 | 397 | £1,719 | −3.2% | +21.1% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £117,800 | 71 | £1,985 | −12.7% | −2.6% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire | £230,000 | −1.1% | +14.1% | £2,548 | −0.8% |
| 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 West Lancashire sold for a median £2,548 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
West Lancashire has the 101st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its −1.1% change over the year is the 120th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in West Lancashire
The average private rent in West Lancashire was £805 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Lancashire are 39.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Lancashire has the 61st lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in West Lancashire
1,198 homes were sold in West Lancashire in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.98 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Lancashire were 7.6% up on the year before and 25.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 121st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th fewest 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 West Lancashire
The police recorded 6,938 crimes in West Lancashire in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in West Lancashire fell 13.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 10.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.47 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.34 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.62 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.26 |
West Lancashire has the 57th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd lowest 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 West Lancashire
West Lancashire is the 121st least 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 | 176th |
| Income | 179th |
| Employment | 143rd |
| Education and skills | 152nd |
| Health | 120th |
| Crime | 227th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 200th |
| Living environment | 191st |
Broadband and mobile in West Lancashire
85.6% of premises in West Lancashire can get gigabit broadband and 98.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 85.6% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 117th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
78.6% of premises in West Lancashire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in West Lancashire
In the year ending June 2025, 8,994 people moved to West Lancashire from elsewhere in the UK and 7,457 moved away, a net gain of 1,537 (12.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Sefton 1,466
- Wigan 833
- Liverpool 763
Most moved out to
- Sefton 1,129
- Liverpool 617
- Wigan 530
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about West Lancashire
How much does a house cost in West Lancashire?
The median price paid for a home in West Lancashire was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £230,000; terraced £138,000; flats £117,800.
Are house prices in West Lancashire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Lancashire fell 1.1%, and over five years it rose 14.1%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Lancashire?
The average private rent in West Lancashire was £805 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £588; 2 bed £731; 3 bed £845; 4+ bed £1,232.
Is West Lancashire a safe place to live?
West Lancashire had 5.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 57th lowest 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 West Lancashire?
85.6% of premises in West Lancashire can get full fibre and 85.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Sefton 15 km
- South Ribble 16 km
- Chorley 17 km
- Wigan 18 km
- St. Helens 20 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.