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Scotforth West

Interactive map displaying Scotforth West

Crime
LowHigh

About

Scotforth West is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of Lancaster city. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and suburban streets, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by the Lancaster Canal to the north, which provides a linear green corridor. Local amenities include several schools and convenience stores, catering to the community's daily needs.

The ward contains the large Williamson Park, a significant green space with woodlands, a butterfly house, and the prominent Ashton Memorial monument. The park's terraced gardens and views over the city are a central feature. Residential areas are generally quiet, with direct access to the M6 motorway facilitating travel to other parts of the region.

Area overview

On average Scotforth West has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scotforth West is £50,785 per year. The median sale price in Scotforth West is £207,500 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,850 and £400,000. There are 2 schools in Scotforth West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Scotforth West

Median price: £207,500
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £400K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £1,398,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£672,500£348
Semi-Detached13£315,000£280
Terraced28£191,250£216
Flats18£104,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scotforth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£94,250£194,000£150,000
2017£387,500£184,999£160,000£148,500
2018£370,000£140,000£213,500£128,670
2019£371,500£103,000£182,000£147,625
2020£430,000£115,000£172,500£150,000
2021£445,000£134,975£254,000£160,000
2022£625,050£113,750£218,000£187,500
2023£546,150£119,000£302,500£187,500
2024£485,000£110,000£212,000£173,000
2025£445,000£117,500£250,000£192,500
2026£595,000£80,000£317,500£186,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£150£205£155
2017£230£303£187£159
2018£227£203£197£160
2019£247£203£192£175
2020£235£180£223£178
2021£253£192£224£192
2022£280£204£243£230
2023£327£181£287£214
2024£313£175£238£212
2025£327£203£254£225
2026£330£139£284£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Scotforth West ward.

Local councillors

Abi Mills

Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Tim Hamilton-Cox

Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party