House prices in Lancaster

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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.

What is the average house price in Lancaster?

As of August 2026, the average house price in Lancaster is £203,781, up 4.6% on a year earlier. Detached £347,475, semi-detached £226,826, terraced £182,595, flat £116,419. First-time buyers paid £181,499 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.

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Average price, month by month

Average price in Lancaster (UK House Price Index). Recent months are revised as more sales are registered.
MonthAverage priceSales
August 2025£194,788192
September 2025£196,230180
October 2025£199,417215
November 2025£198,760227
December 2025£199,509161
January 2026£197,370109
February 2026£196,164134
March 2026£194,234133
April 2026£192,684110
May 2026£196,154104
June 2026£200,710117
July 2026£203,663
August 2026£203,781

More questions about prices in Lancaster

Are house prices going up in Lancaster?

Yes: the average home sold for £203,781 in August 2026, up 4.6% on August 2025, against £293,525 across England. Prices rose in 7 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 5.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

When were house prices highest in Lancaster over the last year?

The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £203,781 in August 2026; the lowest was £192,684 in April 2026.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How have prices changed by type of home in Lancaster?

Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 5.5%) and flats worst (up 1.6%).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Lancaster?

First-time buyers paid £181,499 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £238,481.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How many homes sell in Lancaster each month?

117 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much stamp duty would I pay on an average home in Lancaster?

A home mover paying the local average for movers, £238,481, pays £2,270 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Lancaster.

What is the average rent in Lancaster?

£830 a month in September 2026, from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. Rents by size and type of home in Lancaster.

Prices by property type

TypeAugust 2026August 2025Change
Detached£347,475£334,304+3.9%
Semi-detached£226,826£214,930+5.5%
Terraced£182,595£173,510+5.2%
Flat£116,419£114,616+1.6%

Nearby areas

Average price and change over the year to August 2026
AreaAverage priceYear change
Wyre£188,833+1.8%
Ribble Valley£284,529+1.6%
Preston£188,103+3.6%
Fylde£230,340+0.9%

What buying here costs in tax and fees: conveyancing costs in Lancaster.

Questions

What is the average house price in Lancaster?
£203,781 in August 2026 (UK House Price Index), up 4.6% on a year earlier.
How much is a flat in Lancaster?
The average flat sold for £116,419 in August 2026.

Sources

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.