Area Guide – Lancaster (LA)

Living in Lancaster (LA)

Crime levels in Lancaster (LA) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Lancaster (LA)

Is Lancaster (LA) a good place to live?

Lancaster (LA) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Lancaster (LA)?

Yes. 28 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 13 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Lancaster (LA)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (93 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 28 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 13 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.1 mi
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School	Secondary	Good	0.1 mi
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Greaves Park Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.5 mi
Lancaster Royal Grammar School	Secondary	Good	0.5 mi
Willow Lane Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Ripley St Thomas Church of England High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy	Secondary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Appletree Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.5 mi
Our Lady's Catholic College	Secondary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
Willow Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.6 mi
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Castle View Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Skerton Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Skerton Community High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Castle View Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Central Lancaster High School	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Moorside Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Lancaster and Morecambe College	16 plus	Not rated	1.5 mi
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	2.0 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Lancaster Rail Station

Station	Distance
Lancaster Rail Station	0.3 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £207,500 across 2,064 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 21 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
KING STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
HEALTHUB	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PES@WELBOURNE OPTICIANS, LSC ICB	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PES@SPECSAVERS LANCASTER, LSC ICB	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LANCASTER TOWN HALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
NORTH LANCASHIRE INSPIRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
MBPRIMARYCARECOLLABORATIVEEXTACCESS	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MEADOWSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BMI THE LANCASTER HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
LONGLANDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMER SCHOOL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ROSEBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
DR LONGDEN	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
OWEN ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SCALE HALL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SCALE HALL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
HMP LANCASTER FARMS (YOI)	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ST JOHN'S HOSPICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ROYAL LANCASTER INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	0.3 mi