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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

LA14TJ

Heaton Road

LA14WF

Broyd View

LA15AJ

Ashton Road

LA14SF

Scotforth Road

LA14PY

Piccadilly Close

LA14TQ

Devonshire Street

LA14TX

Newsham Place

LA14UN

Bridge Road

LA20AD

Ashford Road

LA14PP

Piccadilly Grove

LA14RX

Ashton Road

LA14TH

Hastings Road

LA14TR

Lily Grove

LA14UU

Alma Road

LA15FR

Ashton Road

LA20AG

Corricks Lane

LA15FE

Ashton Road

LA15XB

Brettarch Drive

LA14JJ

Ashton Road

LA14SW

Ardengate

LA14UL

Bridge Road

LA15AE

Cinder Lane

LA15AG

Ashton Road

LA15BX

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

LA20AE

Corricks Lane

LA14SJ

Eden Park

LA14TE

Scotforth Road

LA15AR

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA15AT

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA14QB

Lawson Close

LA15AB

Ashford Road

LA15AH

Ashton Road

LA15FF

Ashton Road

LA14NP

Scotforth Road

LA14RP

Aldcliffe Road

LA15BU

Brettargh Close

LA15LD

Acorn Close

LA14SN

Rossmoyne Road

LA14TT

Fern Bank

LA14TU

Scotforth Road

LA14UW

Brunton Road

LA15BN

Brettarch Drive

LA14TS

Scotforth Road

LA15BJ

Aldcliffe Road

LA15BP

Jensen Close

LA14NR

Toll Bar Crescent

LA14SZ

Cheltenham Road

LA14TY

Greaves Road

LA15AQ

Ashton Road

LA15BT

Aldcliffe Hall Lane

LA15WL

Ashton Road

Data Sources

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