Living in LA3, Lancaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA3 in Lancaster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lancaster: £199,762, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around LA3
121 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £187,500 and a range from £57,000 to £465,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 SUGHAM LANE, LA3 2DR | semi-detached | £105,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 6 MEADOWCROFT GROVE, LA3 1ND | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 47 BOWLAND ROAD, LA3 2EW | terraced | £162,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 3 HILLMOUNT AVENUE, LA3 2DQ | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 7 HILLMOUNT AVENUE, LA3 2DQ | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 143 KINGSWAY, LA3 2EQ | semi-detached | £182,500 | 2026-04-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leadership Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| West End Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Morecambe Bay Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
167 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lancaster's figures.
Common questions about LA3
What is the average house price in LA3?
The average sold price in Lancaster is £199,762 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LA3?
Prices in Lancaster are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA3?
The median of 121 recorded sales around central LA3 in the last 2 years is £187,500, ranging from £57,000 to £465,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA3?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA3, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA3?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA3 at risk of flooding?
Central LA3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LA3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £187,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 167 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA3 safe?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LA3 or LA4, LA3 or LA1, LA3 or LA5.
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