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Scotforth West

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About

Scotforth West is a residential ward located in the southern part of Lancaster, England. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It borders Scotforth East and is close to the University of Lancaster, making it a practical location for staff and students. The ward includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents.

Transport links are convenient, with easy access to the A6 road and regular bus services connecting Scotforth West to Lancaster city centre. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with green spaces like Ryelands Park providing recreational opportunities. While largely residential, it maintains a balance between accessibility and a suburban feel, making it a popular choice for those seeking proximity to the city without living in the urban core.

Area overview

On average Scotforth West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Scotforth West is £42,925 per year. There are 3 schools in Scotforth West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Scotforth West

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,250 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scotforth West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£445,000
Flats20£114,750
Semi-Detached12£237,500
Terraced24£188,500

10 years median price trend in Scotforth West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

All postcodes in Scotforth West

LA11SU

Aldcliffe Road

LA15AL

Ashton Road

LA14UQ

Brunton Road

LA15BA

Ashford Avenue

LA15FW

Alderman Road

LA15WJ

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

LA14TG

Dorrington Road

LA14JH

Ashton Road

LA14JT

Pointer Court

LA14RS

Ashton Road

LA14SP

Church Avenue

LA14TW

Binyon Road

LA14UT

Alma Road

LA15AU

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA15LA

Cherry Tree Drive

LA14RY

Ashton Road

LA14SY

Victoria Avenue

LA14TL

Kensington Road

LA14UB

Sulby Drive

LA14WJ

Binyon Court

LA15AW

Ashton Road

LA14TB

Dorrington Road

LA14TF

Scotforth Road

LA14WG

Holden Way

LA14JS

Ashton Road

LA15FG

Ashton Road

LA15FD

Ashton Road

LA14PW

Piccadilly

LA14RZ

Princess Avenue

LA14TA

Franklin Street

LA14TN

Binyon Road

LA15AS

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA15FQ

Parsons Close

LA14QH

Ashford Close

LA14SX

Heaton Road

LA14UD

Greaves Drive

LA14UP

Greaves Road

LA15FX

Addenbrooke Close

LA15XA

Cartwright Court

LA14SB

Church Avenue

LA14TD

Dorrington Road

LA14UY

Greaves Road

LA14PX

Park Court

LA14UJ

West Street

LA15AP

Aldcliffe Road

LA15TL

Brettarch Drive

LA14RT

Ashton Road

LA14SS

St Paul's Road

LA14ST

Scotforth Road

LA14SU

Heaton Road

LA14UH

Ash Grove

LA14UX

Percy Road

LA15FB

Ashton Road

LA14RU

Ashton Road

LA14WE

Gresley Court

LA14NS

Scotforth Road

LA14SL

Chatsworth Road

LA14SR

St Paul's Drive

LA15BF

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

LA15LB

Cherry Tree Drive

LA15LE

Park Meadow

LA14UR

Greaves Road

LA15AN

Ashton Road

LA15AX

Oaklands Court

LA15FP

Viscount Drive

LA14PZ

Shaftesbury Place

LA14SQ

Scotforth Road

LA15WG

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA20AQ

Ashton Road

LA15BQ

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA14AR

Greaves Road

LA14JW

Beeching Close

LA14RR

Ashton Road

LA20AA

Ashton Road

LA14UA

Gillow Court

LA14UF

Pickard Street

LA15BS

Palmaston Close

LA15BW

Jensen Close

LA20AB

Ashton Road

LA15XE

Rennie Court

LA14QA

Ashford Road

LA14TZ

Greaves Road

LA15AZ

Ashton Road

LA15WH

Pathfinders Drive

LA13AH

Greaves Road

LA14QD

Lawson Close

LA14TP

Scotforth Road

LA14UE

Graham Street

LA15AD

Ashford Road

LA15BG

Aldcliffe Hall Drive

LA15BH

Brettargh Close

LA15BL

Stanmore Drive

LA20BH

Lunecliffe Road

LA15XD

Haverbreaks Road

LA15FS

Highgrove Road

LA14UZ

Moorlands & Greaves

LA14NT

Rays Drive

LA14SE

Chatsworth Road

LA14UG

Graham Street

LA14SH

Hall Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.