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LA1 4TJ

Heaton Road

Scotforth West

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Detailed insights for LA1 4TJ

Overview

Postcode LA1 4TJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 224 ft away from LA1 4TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 4TJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 4TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 4TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGreaves ParkMediumWalking directions to Greaves Park
0.4 miBarton Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Barton Road Playing Field
0.4 miRoyal Albert Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
13,269.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.78(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.27(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.72(+19%)
Burglary
8.47(+53%)
Other theft
5.64(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
82.13%
Other White
19
9.18%
African
7
3.38%
Arab
4
1.93%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.97%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
44.15%
Level 3 (A level)
41
21.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.04%
No qualifications
16
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
43.75%
Social rents from council
23
20.54%
Owns outright
18
16.07%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.5%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

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 4TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20264, Greaves Mead, Lancaster, LA1 4THTerracedFreehold£207,500
08 Sept 202512, Hastings Road, Lancaster, LA1 4THTerracedFreehold£225,750
16 Apr 202621, Kensington Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TLTerracedFreehold£200,000
03 Oct 20253, Kensington Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TLTerracedFreehold£248,150
05 Sept 202553, Bridge Road, Lancaster, LA1 4ULTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LA1 4TJ postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 4TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableJamea Al KautharOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRipley St Thomas Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryScotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 4TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UWWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miDorrington Store27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TAWalking directions to Dorrington Store
0.3 miTesco Express64 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSpar77-79 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLancaster Convenience Store71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQWalking directions to Lancaster 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 4TJ, 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)Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth WestE02005237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 017EE01025144
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 4TJ

Is LA1 4TJ (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) safe?

The area around LA1 4TJ records about 64 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA1 4TJ?

The median sale price around LA1 4TJ in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 4TJ?

There are 11 schools close to LA1 4TJ, including Jamea Al Kauthar (Good), Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding) and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 4TJ?

The closest station to LA1 4TJ is Lancaster, about 1,560 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 4TJ?

LA1 4TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 4TJ (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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