Postcode LA1 4SJ is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from LA1 4SJ.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 4SJ 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
| 0.4 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 4SJ postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.3 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.