Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Lancaster's property market has seen significant activity over the past five years, with 6,585 transactions recorded. The median price of £192,000 sits notably below the mean of £250,434, indicating a market where most sales cluster at the lower end while some higher-value properties pull the average up. The market has contracted by 16.6% over the five-year period, with recent prices settling around £193,250.
Property Types and Price Differences — Terraced homes dominate sales volume at 2,399 transactions and average £180,358, making them the most common property type. Semi-detached homes average £230,244, while detached properties command substantially more at £418,937—roughly 2.3 times the price of terraced homes. Flats are the most affordable segment, averaging £130,918, though they represent fewer sales at 894 transactions.
Price Trends Over Time — Lancaster experienced steady growth through 2023, when prices peaked at £277,876, but have since declined sharply. The 2024 and 2025 figures suggest some stabilisation, with recent year-to-date prices at £193,250 resembling levels from five years prior and indicating a return to mid-range market conditions.
What Stands Out — The wide spread between minimum (£100,000) and maximum (£1,225,000) recent prices reveals a diverse market serving different buyer profiles. Terraced and semi-detached homes together account for over 60% of all sales, suggesting these property types form the backbone of Lancaster's residential market.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lane | 111 | £131,621 |
| Main Street | 103 | £243,143 |
| Bowerham Road | 98 | £301,064 |
| Kershaw Drive | 92 | £216,850 |
| Scotforth Road | 63 | £207,462 |
| Foundry Close | 48 | £338,537 |
| New Quay Road | 40 | £191,598 |
| High Road | 40 | £226,830 |
| Westham Street | 39 | £127,951 |
| Torrisholme Road | 36 | £216,358 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 79 Parkfield Drive | LA1 4BT | £242,500 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 39 Gleneagles Drive | LA1 3RP | £144,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 9 Alexandra Road | LA1 2DS | £100,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 14 Strands Farm Lane | LA2 8AX | £123,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 36 Fife Street | LA1 5TW | £180,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 42 Park Road | LA1 3EJ | £110,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | SHEPHERDS FARM Marsh Lane | LA2 0EJ | £1,225,000 | Other |
| Dec 2025 | 83 Fife Street | LA1 5TT | £220,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 13 Bowerham Road | LA1 4AA | £162,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 2, ELLERGILL COTTAGES Burton Road | LA2 7DZ | £142,500 | Terraced |
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Prices in Lancaster have decreased by 17% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £250,434 and the median is £192,000.
The mean average property price in Lancaster is £250,434 based on 6,585 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £192,000.
The most expensive property type in Lancaster is detached homes, averaging £418,937. The most affordable is flats, averaging £130,918. There have been 6,585 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 6,585 property sales recorded in Lancaster over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Chapel Lane with 111 sales.
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