Moorgate, Lancaster
House prices, sold prices and local information for LA1 3ED, LA1 3QF.
At a glance
7 property sales on Moorgate, Lancaster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Aug 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £148,333. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Moorgate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Moorgate has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LA1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £148,333 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £395,000 | 17 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on Moorgate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Moorgate LA1 3ED | 24 Aug 2023 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Moorgate LA1 3ED | 17 Nov 2022 | £395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Moorgate LA1 3QF | 11 Feb 2022 | £138,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Moorgate LA1 3QF | 12 Feb 2021 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Moorgate LA1 3ED | 20 Nov 2020 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Moorgate LA1 3QF | 4 Sep 2020 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Moorgate LA1 3QF | 27 Mar 2020 | £178,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Moorgate LA1 3ED | 21 May 2019 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Moorgate LA1 3QF | 8 Jan 2018 | £139,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Moorgate LA1 3ED | 5 Feb 2016 | £129,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 73, Moorgate | £129,000 (Feb 2016) → £168,000 (Nov 2020) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 31, Moorgate | £139,000 (Jan 2018) → £178,500 (Mar 2020) | +28% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Moorgate
Crime
392 crimes were reported within about a mile of Moorgate in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 111 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 |
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 32 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Moorgate is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Morecambe Bay area Flood alert area
- Lune estuary south west of Lancaster Flood alert area
- Lower River Lune and Conder Flood alert area
- Burrow Beck at Lancaster, around Canterbury Ave, Cranwell Ave and Bowerham Road Flood warning area
- River Lune at Skerton Pool, bordering Caton Road, Damside Street and North Road Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Moorgate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School 1,294 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 195 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Castle View Primary Academy 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School 498 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 1,038 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lancaster High School 567 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Lancaster station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Bare Lane station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
- Morecambe station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Royal Grammar School (by, Moor Gate) 1 min walk
- Royal Grammar School (o/s, East Road) 1 min walk
- Royal Grammar School (opp, East Road) 1 min walk
- Balmoral Road (adj, Balmoral Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lancaster Medical Practice
8 Dalton Square, Lancaster · 0.3 mi - Queen Square Medical Practice
2 Queen Square, Lancaster · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 584 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,376 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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