Postcode LA1 4RS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Lancaster Central has a moderate 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.
Lancaster Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from LA1 4RS.
Lancaster Central near LA1 4RS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.5 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
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 4RS postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.