New research has revealed a shocking gap between car insurance costs depending on where you live in Lancashire.

Data from MoneySuperMarket has exposed that if you live in one part of the county, you could be paying hundreds more for your insurance each year.

The average person in Lancaster pays £374.90 a year – but somebody in Blackburn pay an average £710.26‬.

Blackpool has the highest car insurance price in the stats, with the average driver paying £725.36.

The research also found that men pay much higher premiums than women – with men paying an average £119 more than women in the North West.

Dave Merrick, car insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket, commented: “Our research shows that [nationally] on average men pay £121 more than women for car insurance.

“Whilst insurance providers cannot legally discriminate based on gender, other rating factors – such as the car you drive and your occupation – will influence the price you pay.

“Our data shows that men typically drive cars in higher insurance groups and work in professions that attract a higher insurance premium, pushing up the cost of their insurance.

“No matter your personal circumstances, there are a number of things you can do that may help to reduce the cost of your insurance.

“For example, parking your car in a secure location, fitting an alarm and reducing your mileage are all ways to bring costs down.

“Shopping around for a better deal can also save you up to £2702. It’s vital to ensure your policy doesn’t auto-renew as this can sometimes lead to an increase in your premium.

“More than 14 million motorists still allow their policy to auto-renew every year, meaning that in total £565 million more is being spent on car insurance than is needed3.”

Looking into almost 15 million car insurance enquiries on the MoneySuperMarket website, the company has analysed the factors that contribute such a vast gap in insurance premiums.

Factors include occupation, make and model of the car and insurance groups.