Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport

This public area guide compares University in Lancaster using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is University a good place to live?

University may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Lancaster below.

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University at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 7.08 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Strong 97th percentile
House prices
Local result £351,317
National comparison
Middle 65th percentile
Schools
Local result 96th percentile
National comparison
Strong
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 23rd percentile
National comparison
Weak

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

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in University

Crime rate

Crime rate

7.08 per 1,000 people

Percentile

97th percentile nationally

Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in University

House prices

Average sold price

£351,317

Percentile

65th percentile nationally

House prices are above the national middle range.

Schools in University

Schools

96th percentile nationally

Flood risk in University

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in University

Transport

23rd percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is University a good place to live?

University may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is University safe?

University ranks in the 97th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in University?

The average sold price is £351,317, with house prices in the 65th percentile nationally.

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 Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet in Lancaster and Flixton in Trafford.