Postcode LA1 3AH is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorlands & Greaves area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Moorlands & Greaves is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Moorlands & Greaves has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Moorlands & Greaves has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Moorlands & Greaves is £38,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from LA1 3AH.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 3AH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,250 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £188,500 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 3AH postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.