Postcode LA1 4QZ is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth East ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 4QZ.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA1 4QZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Scotforth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £345,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £275,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 7 | £130,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,500 | £84,000 | £159,500 | £143,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £92,000 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £97,000 | £180,000 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £127,500 | £180,000 | £151,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £96,250 | £185,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £123,500 | £203,250 | £137,475 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £125,000 | £247,500 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £92,500 | £238,500 | £211,500 |
| 2024 | £415,000 | £123,750 | £255,000 | £166,500 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £119,000 | £252,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | — | £317,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £160 | £174 | £155 |
| 2017 | £217 | £134 | £181 | £173 |
| 2018 | £212 | £171 | £196 | £170 |
| 2019 | £206 | £215 | £200 | £166 |
| 2020 | £265 | £160 | £202 | £161 |
| 2021 | £255 | £206 | £208 | £185 |
| 2022 | £287 | £204 | £253 | £188 |
| 2023 | £287 | £155 | £247 | £208 |
| 2024 | £292 | £268 | £255 | £227 |
| 2025 | £309 | £220 | £249 | £215 |
| 2026 | £348 | — | £289 | £228 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4QZ.
In the LA1 4QZ postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
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 4QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Robert Otway
Scotforth East - Elected 3 Oct 2024
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 4QZ records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.
The median sale price around LA1 4QZ in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LA1 4QZ, including Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good), Moorside Primary School (Good) and Stepping Stones School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4QZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,731 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 4QZ is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Robert Otway (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.