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.
GORDON TERRACE, LA1 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON TERRACE, LA1 4DS.
277
33
£ 43,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Stepping Stones School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Moorside Primary School
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LA14DS · Data under Open Government Licence