Postcode LA1 4RP is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 472.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The median sale price in Scotforth West is £220,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,175 and £380,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 472.5 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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £229 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 | 18 | £595,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £315,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 32 | £191,250 | £214 |
| Flats | 19 | £112,000 | £187 |
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 | £123,675 | £250,000 | £193,750 |
| 2026 | £615,000 | £87,375 | £317,500 | £173,000 |
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 | £327 | £202 | £254 | £227 |
| 2026 | £332 | £140 | £284 | £213 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 55, South Road, Lancaster, LA1 4XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 19, South Road, Lancaster, LA1 4XJ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 3, Railway Street, Lancaster, LA1 4XA | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 5, Springfield Street, Lancaster, LA1 4XL | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 27, Meadowside, Lancaster, LA1 3AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £407,500 |
In the LA1 4RP postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Moorlands Convenience Store | 21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BX | Walking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4RP, 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 4RP records about 473 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around LA1 4RP in Scotforth West is £220,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LA1 4RP, including Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good), Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding) and Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 4RP is Lancaster, about 858 m away.
LA1 4RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,093 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 4RP 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).