Living in Lancaster, Lancashire
Thinking of moving to Lancaster? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Lancaster, Lancashire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Lancaster
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Nearest GP surgeries to Lancaster
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Medical Practice | 2 Queen Square, Lancaster | - | 01524 843333 |
| Lancaster Medical Practice | 8 Dalton Square, Lancaster | 0.2 mi | 01524 551551 |
| Bay Medical Group | Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe | 3.8 mi | 01524 235900 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Lancaster
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Medcalfe | 36 King Street, Lancaster | - | 01524 32933 |
| Brock Street Pharmacy | 5-11 Brock Street, Lancaster | 0.1 mi | 01524 32310 |
| Boots | 14-16 Lancaster Gate, St. Nicholas Arcades, Lancaster | 0.2 mi | 01524 64547 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | Unit 1, St. Nicholas Arcades, Lancaster | 0.2 mi | 01524 849195 |
| Pointer Court Pharmacy | Pointer Court, Lancaster | 0.4 mi | 01524 84687 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Lancaster
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmin Orthodontics (lancaster) | 12 Spring Garden Street, Lancaster | - | |
| Brock Street Dental Practice | 8 Brock Street, Lancaster | 0.1 mi | |
| Shimmin & Associates | 1-7 Marketgate, Lancaster | 0.1 mi | |
| 3a | Great John Street, Lancaster | 0.2 mi | |
| Bay Dental Partnership | 6 New Street, Lancaster | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Lancaster
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22, LUNE SQUARE, DAMSIDE STREET | £130,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 2, LINDOW SQUARE | £345,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 21, ST. LEONARDS COURT, ALFRED STREET | £56,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 3, HARDWICKE HOUSE, DALLAS ROAD | £175,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 3, THE WAREHOUSE, BRIDGET STREET | £142,500 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 25, USHERS MEADOW | £125,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 7, THE MILLRACE, DAMSIDE STREET | £150,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 9, THE ROUNDHOUSE, NELSON STREET | £165,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 2, DE VITRE STREET | £108,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 10, SHAW STREET | £166,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
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Schools in Lancaster
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Good | 0.1 mi |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Castle View Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Moorside Primary School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic College | Requires Improvement | 0.6 mi |
| Lancaster High School | Good | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Lancaster
Local Amenities in Lancaster
Parks & Green Spaces
- Dalton Square 0.1 mi
- Dallas Road Gardens 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Park 0.3 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket 0.1 mi
- Aldi 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.3 mi
- Lidl 0.6 mi
- Spar 0.7 mi
Train Stations
- Lancaster Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Bare Lane Rail Station 2.4 mi
- Morecambe Rail Station 3.2 mi
- Heysham Port Rail Station 4.7 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Queen Square Medical Practice 0 mi
- Healthub 0.1 mi
- Fox & Medcalfe Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- King Street Medical Practice 0.1 mi
- Brock Street Pharmacy 0.1 mi
Area Profile for Lancaster
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