Lancaster vs Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Preesall And Knott End On Sea offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Preesall And Knott End On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lancaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lancaster
£247,557
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£234,747
Crime Rate
Lancaster
73.2
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lancaster
85.7%
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Lancaster
414.9
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
456
EPC Rating
Lancaster
67.6
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
70.5
Median Income
Lancaster
£29,467
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Preesall And Knott End On Sea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £234,747 versus £247,557 in Lancaster. The most affordable entry point in Lancaster is a flat at £149,941, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea it is a terraced at £142,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Lancaster (£425,366 vs £282,247).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lancaster prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Preesall And Knott End On Sea (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Lancaster (73.2 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Lancaster is violent-crime, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Lancaster: 85.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lancaster | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 12 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Preesall And Knott End On Sea enjoy 456.0 Mbps on average, while Lancaster lags behind at 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Lancaster and 96.2% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Lancaster and 90.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (456 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Preesall And Knott End On Sea is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Lancaster's band C (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Lancaster and £1,211 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. 51.2% of homes in Lancaster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lancaster has a population of 52,646 while Preesall And Knott End On Sea has 4,679. Median household income is £30,188 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea and £29,467 in Lancaster. The median age is 43.8 in Lancaster and 48.2 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Lancaster and 51.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
| Indicator | Lancaster | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,646 | 4,679 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 28.4% |
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