Postcode LA1 4PX is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 201 ft away from LA1 4PX.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 4PX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4PX.
In the LA1 4PX postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.1 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 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 4PX, 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 4PX records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA1 4PX in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LA1 4PX, including Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good), Jamea Al Kauthar (Good) and Moorside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4PX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,970 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 4PX 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.