University
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
University at a glance
- House prices
- Data not yet available
- Schools
- 96th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 23rd percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 23.6 per 1,000 residents
- Strong98th percentile
- Flood risk
- 4.1% of the area in flood zones
- Middle43rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs University a good place to live?
University may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Fewer than 10 homes sold here in the latest 12 months, so no median price is shown.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Lancaster below.
University and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| University | Data not yet available | 23.6 |
| Silverdale | £356,000 | 26.5 |
| Lower Lune Valley | £292,500 | 46 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- Fewer than 10 homes sold here in the latest 12 months, so no median price is shown
Crime rate in University
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 23.6 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 98th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in University
House prices
Data not available in this public guide
We cannot draw a conclusion about house prices from the available figures.
About missing dataCrime by type in University
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in University is theft, including shoplifting, at 8.7 per 1,000 residents: lower than Lancaster (13.2) and lower than England (18.1).
| Type | University | Lancaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft, including shoplifting | 8.7 | 13.2 | 18.1 |
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 7.1 | 36.0 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2.9 | 14.9 | 10.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.7 | 3.7 | 5.3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1.2 | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Other crime | 0.7 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 0.7 | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 0.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.2 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in University
Schools
96th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in University
Flood risk
4.1% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 2.9% of the area. That is the 43rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in University
Transport
23rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is University a good place to live?
University may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities. Fewer than 10 homes sold here in the latest 12 months, so no median price is shown.
Is University safe?
University ranks in the 98th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
How are schools in University?
Schools rank in the 96th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near University?
Nearby public profiles include Silverdale in Lancaster and Lower Lune Valley in Lancaster.
