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House prices in Lancaster
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Lancaster is worth £193,434, up 0.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £332,795.
That's 29% below the UK average of £271,295.
Lancaster house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Lancaster
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £332,795 ▲ +1.0%
- Semi-detached £215,137 ▲ +1.8%
- Terraced £172,646 ▲ +1.3%
- Flat £110,366 ▼ -3.1%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 64 ASHTON DRIVE, LA1 2LH | £195,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 45 AFRICA DRIVE, LA1 5TZ | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 SLYNE ROAD, LA1 2HX | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 GREAVES DRIVE, LA1 4UD | £195,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 FIFE STREET, LA1 5TT | £315,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 AIREDALE, LA2 0RR | £198,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 SLYNE HALL HEIGHTS, LA2 6EH | £380,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 PINEWOOD AVENUE, LA2 9NU | £290,000 |
| Apr 2026 | THE RESIDENCE KERSHAW DRIVE, LA1 3TF | £165,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 67 CONISTON ROAD, LA1 3NW | £161,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Lancaster costs 5.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Lancaster ranks nationally →
Lancaster is the 52nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 51,783 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Lancaster.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 35%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £941
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Rossendale £189,243
- House prices in Mansfield £188,718
- House prices in Ashfield £188,423
- House prices in Wyre £188,175
- House prices in Bolsover £186,908
- House prices in Lincoln £186,722
- House prices in Preston £186,418
- House prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme £201,524
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Lancaster?
- The average house price in Lancaster is £193,434, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Lancaster changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Lancaster have risen +0.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Lancaster by property type?
- Latest average prices in Lancaster:
- detached homes: £332,795
- semi-detached homes: £215,137
- terraced homes: £172,646
- flats: £110,366
- Is Lancaster affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Lancaster costs 5.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Lancaster ranks nationally.
- Is Lancaster an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Lancaster costs £193,434 — 29% less than the UK average of £271,295. Lancaster is the 52nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Lancaster?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Lancaster's average of £193,434, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Lancaster?
- On a typical Lancaster sale at £193,434, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,300–£3,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Lancaster?
- Moving home in Lancaster typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.