Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

TOLL BAR CRESCENT, LA1 4NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLL BAR CRESCENT, LA1 4NR.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA1 4NR combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£291k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £291k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA1 4NR is a sought-after residential area on Toll Bar Crescent, 0.4km from Hall Park in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth West ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

For serious buyers, LA1 4NR is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4NR are sourced from Output Area E00127619 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4NR. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 273,750

8 sales · Mean £ 274,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA1 4NR has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.7 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils1.2 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Neptune Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Scrumptious0.8 km
  • Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Evergreen0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Scotforth Local Store0.8 km
  • Hala Food Club0.5 km
  • Lancaster Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • Toll Bar Ascona0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Apple Tree Cafe0.9 km
  • Hive Cafe0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boot & Shoe0.3 km
  • Wobbly Cobbler0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster2.7 km
  • Bare Lane6.0 km
  • Morecambe6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whinfell Drive0.1 km
  • Whinfell Drive0.1 km
  • Boot and Shoe0.2 km
  • Boot and Shoe0.2 km
  • Booths Supermarket0.3 km