Postcode LA1 4JS 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 47 ft away from LA1 4JS.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 4JS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4JS.
In the LA1 4JS postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
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 4JS, 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 4JS records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around LA1 4JS in Moorlands & Greaves is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 4JS, including Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding), Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good) and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 4JS is Lancaster, about 1,096 m away.
LA1 4JS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,029 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 4JS 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.