LA1 4RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lentworth Drive, 0.3km from Hall Park in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA1 4RH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4RH are sourced from Output Area E00127609 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENTWORTH DRIVE, LA1 4RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENTWORTH DRIVE, LA1 4RH.
234
41
£ 43,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4RH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in LA1 4RH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4RH. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4RH has low crime rates — 38 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
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- VM Dorrington0.8 km
- Hala Food Club0.1 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.3 km
- BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Apple Tree Cafe1.0 km
- Animal Care Tea Rooms0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox & Goose0.9 km
- Boot & Shoe0.3 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Evergreen0.0 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Neptune Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Scrumptious0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.5 km
- Bare Lane5.9 km
- Morecambe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.0 km
- Hala Shops0.1 km
- Hala Square0.1 km
- Hala Road0.1 km
- Brooklands Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14RH · Data under Open Government Licence