Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

GORDON TERRACE, LA1 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON TERRACE, LA1 4DS.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 4DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 4DS spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £187k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA1 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Gordon Terrace, 0.2km from Bowerham in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth West ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00127628 (shared with 8 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 4DS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

4 sales · Mean £ 164,375

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

LA1 4DS has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour32
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils0.3 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils0.6 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils0.6 km
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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.8 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.8 km
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The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Good1260 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Neptune Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • West Lake Takeaway0.4 km
  • Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd0.7 km
  • Hodgson's Chippy0.6 km
  • Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lottie's Kitchen0.7 km
  • RVS Cafe0.9 km
  • Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.1 km
  • Countrystyle Meats0.7 km
  • Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.5 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.1 km
  • Wobbly Cobbler0.6 km
  • Fox & Goose0.9 km
  • The Water Witch1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Scotforth Local Store0.6 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • VM Dorrington0.6 km
  • The Olive Branch0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster1.7 km
  • Bare Lane5.1 km
  • Morecambe6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowerham Hotel0.0 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.1 km
  • Cork Road0.3 km
  • Malvern Avenue0.3 km
  • Cork Road0.3 km