LA1 4JN is a safe, established residential area on Scotforth Road, 0.2km from Hall Park in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA1, LA1 4JN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4JN are sourced from Output Area E00127605 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCOTFORTH ROAD, LA1 4JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTFORTH ROAD, LA1 4JN.
289
40
£ 43,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 4JN spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £327k 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 4JN. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 302,500
Flat
£ 92,500
1 sales · Mean £ 92,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4JN has low crime rates — 28 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
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- VM Dorrington0.5 km
- Hala Food Club0.5 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.4 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Apple Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fox & Goose1.0 km
- Boot & Shoe0.4 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.2 km
- Bowerham Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jasmine Garden0.8 km
- Pepe Rosso0.8 km
- Bowerham Chippy0.9 km
- Evergreen0.4 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.2 km
- Bare Lane5.6 km
- Morecambe6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hall Park0.0 km
- Hall Park0.1 km
- Brooklands Court0.1 km
- Wakefield Drive0.1 km
- Brooklands Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14JN · Data under Open Government Licence