Living in Lancaster
Lancaster is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 142,487 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 3%, #9 of 354), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 9%, #34 of 388), remote workers (top 14%, #54 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lancaster
- The Irish Sea is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 21 min and sets around 15:50; in late June it sets around 21:48.
How Lancaster ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #198 of 378 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #92 of 387 | #22 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #100 of 378 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #117 of 378 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #288 of 378 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 42 | #303 of 378 | #22 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #230 of 387 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #192 of 368 | #18 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #187 of 367 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #181 of 362 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #54 of 387 | #10 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #247 of 368 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #237 of 361 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #9 of 354 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #84 of 378 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #111 of 388 | #26 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #174 of 363 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #237 of 387 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 22 | #298 of 378 | #22 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #150 of 388 | #10 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 64 | #34 of 388 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 62 | #92 of 388 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #259 of 388 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #81 of 388 | #10 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #196 of 388 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #71 of 209 | #9 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 46 | #284 of 388 | #24 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #53 of 368 | #11 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wyre 22 km
- South Lakeland 27 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 27 km
- Blackpool 30 km
- Preston 32 km
- Ribble Valley 34 km
- Fylde 34 km
- South Ribble 38 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.