LA1 4HP is a sought-after residential area on Steward Avenue, 0.3km from Moorside in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within John O'Gaunt ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LA1 4HP is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 63.5% year-on-year. 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 4HP are sourced from Output Area E00127530 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEWARD AVENUE, LA1 4HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEWARD AVENUE, LA1 4HP.
245
46
£ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA1 4HP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£271k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £271k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4HP. The average age is 45.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 312,500
2 sales · Mean £ 312,500
Semi-Detached
£ 188,750
6 sales · Mean £ 196,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4HP has low crime rates — 14 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
Bowerham Primary & Nursery 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
12 nearby- Neptune Fish and Chips0.7 km
- West Lake Takeaway0.8 km
- Goryeo1.0 km
- Scrumptious0.7 km
- Hodgson's Chippy1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- VM Dorrington0.9 km
- Scotforth Local Store0.7 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Spar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Countrystyle Meats0.5 km
- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.5 km
- Lottie's Kitchen0.7 km
- Pavilion Cafe0.9 km
- The Gateway Building0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowerham Hotel0.5 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.7 km
- Fox & Goose0.5 km
- Park Hotel Lancaster LTD0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.1 km
- Bare Lane5.5 km
- Morecambe6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Palatine Avenue0.2 km
- Palatine Avenue0.2 km
- Windsor Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14HP · Data under Open Government Licence