Postcode LA1 4TU is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorlands & Greaves area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Moorlands & Greaves has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,272 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Moorlands & Greaves has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from LA1 4TU.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 4TU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.4 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £232 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 | 14 | £672,500 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £315,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 28 | £191,250 | £216 |
| Flats | 18 | £104,000 | £191 |
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 | £117,500 | £250,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £80,000 | £317,500 | £186,500 |
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 | £203 | £254 | £225 |
| 2026 | £330 | £139 | £284 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Brunton House, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TU | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, Brunton House, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TU | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Brunton Cottage, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 12 The Hastings, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TF | Flats | Leasehold | £94,750 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 36 The Hastings, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4TF | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 |
In the LA1 4TU postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 4TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 64 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 77-79 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lancaster Convenience Store | 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Lancaster 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 4TU, 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 4TU records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.
The median sale price around LA1 4TU in Scotforth West is £207,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LA1 4TU, including Jamea Al Kauthar (Good), Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good) and Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4TU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,272 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 4TU 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).