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LA2

LANCASTER

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA2 encompasses LANCASTER and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £334,661
1yr change ▲ 0.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£334,661

▲ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

297 Mbps

Property Prices in LA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA2 is £334,661, which is 32% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA2 cost 16.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA2 have risen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £460,918 339
Semi-detached £264,092 323
Terraced £215,338 228
Flat £159,641 37
All types £334,661 1012

5-Year Price History

£329K £333K £338K £342K £346K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA2 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cedar House School Other Not inspected mi
Caton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
61.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA2 are 297.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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297.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA2 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

LA

LA2 — LANCASTER

Area Summary

LA2 (LANCASTER) offers property prices near the national average (£334,661), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (297 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA2 LANCASTER

What is the average house price in LA2 LANCASTER?
The average house price in LA2 (LANCASTER) is £334,661, based on 1012 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.1% over the past year.
Is LA2 LANCASTER a safe area to live?
Crime in LA2 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA2 LANCASTER?
The population of LA2 (LANCASTER) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LA2?
The average broadband download speed in LA2 is 297 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA2 LANCASTER?
There are 20 schools in or near LA2. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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