Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Lancaster

The walk we were originally taken on to show the house is the long route round that realistically once you'd moved in you never used. The quickest route into town is over the canal in a very dodgy area which I did feel uncomfortable being alone down, do walk this yourself to experience the true area. Equally the alley round the back of the house is not the nicest but you just put the bins there. The Lancaster Bus Station is 15 minutes away so expect a commute to Lancaster Uni of around an hour. Good links to Sainsburys as this is on the way home, corner shop next door useful too for the odd item. Centre of town is approximately 15-20 minutes too, depending on your route. Sugarhouse is 5-10 minutes away. You are living in a residential area so you will be the minority as students, be mindful of screaming children on their way to school!

Close to sugar and Daltons, right next to canal, takeaway, corner shop, Williamson park only a short walk up the hill

Whilst the area is really pretty, and half way between Town and Uni, the transport was a bit naff. We were right next to a bus stop but tended to find that buses would fill up in town and then miss our stop, especially first thing in the morning. You would have to catch the bus for a 9am way before 8am in order to get to uni on time and not keep missing full buses. There were huge floods really close by as well due to heavy rain, although we were lucky in that we were on a hill so nothing came near us.

Our house is in the very centre of town, the train station is a three minute walk and the bus station is a five minute walk down the hill. The big sainsburys supermarket is seen minutes away, and there are numerous pubs, restaurants and shops within very close walking distance.

Can’t fault bowerham - fantastic for transport links to campus, quick walk to town & loads of local amenities (including butty shop, barbers etc). Literally 30 seconds walk from Uni of Cumbria campus without having to walk up that hill (you know the one). Had to commute to work by car, never had issues parking but beware of the locals who actually have family’s, and god help you if you steal their spot

Good transport links to and from town with lots of local amenities nearby. There is a private back and front garden that adds security to the property. You can occasionally hear tipsy students heading into town but this is similar anywhere.

The area is fantastic as a 'base' as it's a two minute walk away from the bus station and a five minute walk into town. It is also quite close to Sainsburys and not far from more student budget friendly shops like B&M Bargains and Farmfoods. The only issue is that it is on a main road so it is very noisy with traffic during the day and by drunk people of the nights.

Close to town, shops and a bus stop and the area is friendly and quiet, although it's up quite a hill!

Accommodation is on campus and therefore is secure, with a Porters to report any problems to. The campus has plenty of food and drink places, study areas and outdoor spaces.

Relatively close to town/shops etc. but not the most glamorous neighbourhood - also 2 minutes away from Sugarhouse