Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

CHEQUERS AVENUE, LA1 4JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUERS AVENUE, LA1 4JA.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LA1 4JA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £263k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LA1 4JA is a sought-after residential area on Chequers Avenue, 0.3km from Moorside in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within John O'Gaunt ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA1, LA1 4JA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k. 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 4JA are sourced from Output Area E00127533 (shared with 4 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 4JA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 246,700

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

LA1 4JA has low crime rates — 13 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.

Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils0.2 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils0.2 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils0.2 km
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Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.9 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils1.0 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Gateway Building1.0 km
  • Countrystyle Meats0.8 km
  • Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.8 km
  • Lottie's Kitchen1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • Neptune Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Bowerham Chippy0.7 km
  • Evergreen0.9 km
  • Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hala Food Club0.9 km
  • Scotforth Local Store0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Wobbly Cobbler0.9 km
  • Fox & Goose0.1 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster2.5 km
  • Bare Lane5.8 km
  • Morecambe7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequers Avenue0.1 km
  • Moorside School0.2 km
  • Fox and Goose0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km