Postcode insights

LA1 4RR

Ashton Road

Scotforth West

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Detailed insights for LA1 4RR

Overview

Postcode LA1 4RR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Lancaster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lancaster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from LA1 4RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster Central near LA1 4RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 4RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 4RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGreaves ParkMediumWalking directions to Greaves Park
0.4 miDallas Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Dallas Road Gardens
0.5 miDalton SquareSmallWalking directions to Dalton Square

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
2,305.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.13(+112%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.69(-15%)
Shoplifting
22.02(+281%)
Burglary
5.91(+7%)
Public order
4.83(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
78.24%
Other White
31
9.12%
Indian
9
2.65%
Pakistani
5
1.47%
Chinese
4
1.18%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
132
42.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
132
42.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.04%
No qualifications
12
3.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.93%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
45.61%
Owns outright
28
24.56%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.56%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Scotforth West

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £328K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£625,000£351
Semi-Detached8£279,250£286
Terraced28£191,250£216
Flats22£99,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scotforth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scotforth West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Flat 1, Bevan House, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4JHFlatsLeasehold£170,000
16 Feb 202610, Percy Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UXTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Nov 202525, Sulby Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
22 Aug 202545, Sulby Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000
28 Mar 202540, Sulby Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the LA1 4RR postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 4RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryRipley St Thomas Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBowerham Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 4RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSainsbury's Local101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miGo Local1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AYWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miSpar146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMoorlands Convenience Store21 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3BXWalking directions to Moorlands Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 4RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abi Mills

Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Tim Hamilton-Cox

Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardScotforth WestE05014903
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster CentralE02005234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 014FE01033073
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 4RR

Is LA1 4RR (Lancaster Central) safe?

The area around LA1 4RR records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LA1 4RR?

The median sale price around LA1 4RR in Lancaster Central is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 4RR?

There are 16 schools close to LA1 4RR, including Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 4RR?

The closest station to LA1 4RR is Lancaster, about 974 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 4RR?

LA1 4RR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 4RR (Lancaster Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 4RR 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).

Data Sources

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.