Property profile

2 Acorn Close

Map showing 2, Acorn Close, Lancaster

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£245,000

Flats sold in Scotforth West

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold01 Sept 2022
£250,000Change since last sale: −£7,000 (−2.9%)
Annualised change
−0.7% per yearLancaster annualised change (flats) since 2022: +0.6% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £191 per sq ft
£213 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£21 per sq ft (+11%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Scotforth West
£104,000Estimate vs local median: +£139,000 (+133%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area106 m² / 1,141 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection16 Nov 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
01 Sept 2022£250,000+127%
31 May 2002£109,950-

Local market

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.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Flat 1, Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJFlatsLeasehold£94,500
14 Nov 2025Flat 3, Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJFlatsLeasehold£96,250
14 Nov 2025Flat 6, Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJFlatsLeasehold£129,850
17 Oct 2025Flat 8, Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJFlatsLeasehold£136,850
17 Oct 2025Flat 4, Derby Home, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJFlatsLeasehold£97,300

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Acorn Close, Lancaster, LancasterLeasehold112 m²£232,500 (2023)
4 Acorn Close, LancasterLeasehold128 m²£230,000 (2007)
6 Acorn Close, LancasterLeasehold68 m²£165,000 (2006)
7 Acorn Close, LancasterLeasehold77 m²£99,950 (2002)
9, Acorn Close, LancasterLeasehold86 m²£215,000 (2021)
10, Acorn Close, LancasterLeasehold68 m²£125,000 (2019)

Area insights for LA1 5LD

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Overview

Postcode LA1 5LD is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 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. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,573 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 5LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 5LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarton Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Barton Road Playing Field
0.1 miRoyal Albert Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields
0.3 miGreaves Forage GardenSmallWalking directions to Greaves Forage Garden

Area Profile

Population
189
Population density
1,827.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.78(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.27(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.72(+19%)
Burglary
8.47(+53%)
Other theft
5.64(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
84.04%
Pakistani
10
5.32%
Indian
8
4.26%
Other White
7
3.72%
Roma
3
1.6%
Total population: 188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
54.82%
No qualifications
22
13.25%
Level 3 (A level)
22
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.22%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
48.91%
Owns with a mortgage
27
29.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
13.04%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.35%
Other social rented
3
3.26%
Total households: 92

Schools

In the LA1 5LD postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 5LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableJamea Al KautharOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryScotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryRipley St Thomas Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 5LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 5LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDorrington Store27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TAWalking directions to Dorrington Store
0.4 miBowling Green Service StationScotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SGWalking directions to Bowling Green Service Station
0.4 miSpar146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miBoothsHala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJWalking directions to Booths