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.
CHEQUERS AVENUE, LA1 4JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUERS AVENUE, LA1 4JA.
301
46
£ 43,500 /yr
43%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Gateway Building1.0 km
- Countrystyle Meats0.8 km
- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.8 km
- Lottie's Kitchen1.0 km
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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Hala Food Club0.9 km
- Scotforth Local Store0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LA14JA · Data under Open Government Licence