Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices

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

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Is West End a good place to live?

West End may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Lancaster below.

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West End at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 22.46 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 14th percentile
House prices
Local result £173,659
National comparison
Lower prices 13th percentile
Schools
Local result 39th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 93rd percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access
  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

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

Crime rate in West End

Crime rate

Crime rate

22.46 per 1,000 people

Percentile

14th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in West End

House prices

Average sold price

£173,659

Percentile

13th percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in West End

Schools

39th percentile nationally

Flood risk in West End

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in West End

Transport

93rd 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 West End a good place to live?

West End may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is West End safe?

West End ranks in the 14th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in West End?

The average sold price is £173,659, with house prices in the 13th percentile nationally.

How are schools in West End?

Schools rank in the 39th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near West End?

Nearby public profiles include Torrisholme in Lancaster and Pinxton in Bolsover.