Postcode LA1 3BU is located in an urban city, within the John O'Gaunt 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 72.5 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 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Williamson Park.
Moorlands & Greaves has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Moorlands & Greaves has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 3BU.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 3BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Williamson Park | Large | Walking directions to Williamson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.4 mi | Whalley Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Whalley Playing Field |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in John O'Gaunt area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £522,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £233,500 |
| Terraced | 47 | £143,000 |
10 year median price trend in John O'Gaunt
In the LA1 3BU postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Moorgate Off Licence | 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY | Walking directions to Moorgate Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Luckeysł | 48-50 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PP | Walking directions to Luckeysł |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HF | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.