Postcode LA1 4RP is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 534.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 534.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from LA1 4RP.
Lancaster Central near LA1 4RP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,250 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £192,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 4RP postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | City Mini Market | 61 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.