LA1 4LZ is a sought-after residential area on Goodwood Road, 0.2km from Hala in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LA1 4LZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4LZ are sourced from Output Area E00127610 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOODWOOD ROAD, LA1 4LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODWOOD ROAD, LA1 4LZ.
311
42
£ 43,500 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA1 4LZ — age 42, 80% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4LZ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4LZ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Scrumptious0.8 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Evergreen0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Scotforth Local Store0.8 km
- Hala Food Club0.5 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boot & Shoe0.8 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.8 km
- Fox & Goose0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Animal Care Tea Rooms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.8 km
- Bare Lane6.2 km
- Morecambe7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lingfield Close0.2 km
- Haydock Road0.2 km
- Haydock Road0.2 km
- Bentham Road0.2 km
- Ascot Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14LZ · Data under Open Government Licence