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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Lancaster is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 47,162. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 47,162 |
| Population Density | 11,256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0465°, -2.7999° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.3 inches (1,378 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,310 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Lancaster
Lancaster is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 47,162. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lancaster vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Lancaster vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,310 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,292 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,097 |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.1% |
| Housing Units | 18,865 |
Property Tax
Climate in Lancaster
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1213 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0465°N, 2.7999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.3% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 11,256/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Schools in Lancaster
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Stepping Stones Short Stay School | — | — | — | — |
| Quernmore C.E. Controlled School | — | — | — | — |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lancaster High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Jamea Al Kauthar | — | — | — | — |
| Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning | — | — | — | — |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moorside Pre-School | — | — | — | — |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Castle View Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dallas Road Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Willow Lane Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Chadwick High School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady's Catholic College | — | — | — | — |
| The Loyne Specialist School | — | — | — | — |
| Ryelands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Grosvenor Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lancaster
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Alty | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | — | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Lancaster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Fleetwood Museum | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill |
Libraries in Lancaster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleveleys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garstang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knott End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langdale Library and Laundry Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Layton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lancaster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Fleetwood Market | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market |
Hotels in Lancaster
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lancaster
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lancaster
43 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lancaster
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lancaster
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lancaster
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lancaster
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lancaster
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lancaster
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lancaster
10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lancaster
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lancaster
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lancaster
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lancaster
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lancaster
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lancaster
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lancaster
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lancaster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Fuzzy Duck Brewery | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Lancaster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lancaster
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Lancaster
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lancaster
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowerham Road Post Office | |
| Lancaster Post Office | |
| Quernmore Post Office | |
| Stonewell Post Office | |
| Ullswater Road Post Office | |
| Vale Post Office | |
| Willow Lane Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Lancaster
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CHEC Community Eye Care | ||
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lancaster
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | |
| Church of Saint Luke | |
| Church of St Thomas More | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Father's House | |
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| Hope Church Lancaster | |
| Hospital Chapel | |
| Kadampa Meditation Centre | |
| King's Community Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lancaster Baptist Church | |
| Lancaster Cathedral | |
| Lancaster Methodist Church | |
| Lancaster Priory | |
| Lancaster Priory | |
| Lancaster Quaker Meeting House | |
| Lancaster Spiritualist Church | |
| Moorlands Islamic Centre | |
| New Life Church Lancaster |
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What is the population of Lancaster?
Lancaster has a population of 47,162 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11,256 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Lancaster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Lancaster?
Lancaster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.
How is the job market in Lancaster?
The unemployment rate in Lancaster is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 4,292 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Lancaster?
32.3% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Lancaster?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.