Postcode LA1 1SU is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from LA1 1SU.
Lancaster Central near LA1 1SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.2 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £1,398,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £625,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £279,250 | £286 |
| Terraced | 28 | £191,250 | £216 |
| Flats | 22 | £99,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £645,000 | £80,000 | £325,500 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £326 | £203 | £250 | £225 |
| 2026 | £355 | £104 | £318 | £213 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 1SU.
In the LA1 1SU postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 1SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket | 19-21 Common Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XD | Walking directions to K. F. Oriental Food Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 1SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Mills
Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Hamilton-Cox
Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 1SU records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LA1 1SU in Lancaster Central is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LA1 1SU, including Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good), Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good) and Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 1SU is Lancaster, about 712 m away.
LA1 1SU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 1SU is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abi Mills (Green Party) and Tim Hamilton-Cox (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.