LA1 4EA is a safe, established residential area on Rutland Avenue, 0.3km from Scotforth in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00127604 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTLAND AVENUE, LA1 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND AVENUE, LA1 4EA.
289
39
£ 43,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, LA1 4EA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4EA. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 216,250
4 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4EA has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Moorside Primary School
Stepping Stones School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- VM Dorrington0.4 km
- Hala Food Club0.6 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Apple Tree Cafe0.8 km
- The Gateway Building1.0 km
- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fox & Goose0.9 km
- Boot & Shoe0.6 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.1 km
- Bowerham Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jasmine Garden0.6 km
- Pepe Rosso0.6 km
- Bowerham Chippy0.7 km
- Evergreen0.5 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.0 km
- Bare Lane5.4 km
- Morecambe6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Avenue0.1 km
- Rutland Avenue0.1 km
- Wakefield Drive0.1 km
- Wakefield Drive0.1 km
- Hall Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14EA · Data under Open Government Licence