Heysham South
Heysham South is one of 27 wards in Lancaster, home to 6,775 people in 2,822 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £216,500 over the past two years, 7% above the Lancaster median. On average 22% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 7% above the Lancaster average.
People and homes.
6,775 residents in 2,822 households, next to the Lancaster average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Heysham South and Lancaster.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 426 crimes and incidents in Heysham South in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 63 per 1,000 residents, against 98 across Lancaster.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Lancashire Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Heysham South with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)