LA1 4JR is a safe, established residential area on Lentworth Drive, 0.3km from Hall Park in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA1 4JR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4JR are sourced from Output Area E00127608 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENTWORTH DRIVE, LA1 4JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENTWORTH DRIVE, LA1 4JR.
220
47
£ 43,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4JR 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
With 42% social renting, LA1 4JR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4JR. The average age is 46.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 93,000
1 sales · Mean £ 93,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4JR has low crime rates — 37 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
6 nearby- VM Dorrington0.8 km
- Hala Food Club0.2 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.3 km
- BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Apple Tree Cafe0.9 km
- Animal Care Tea Rooms1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox & Goose0.9 km
- Boot & Shoe0.2 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Evergreen0.1 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Neptune Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Scrumptious0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.5 km
- Bare Lane5.9 km
- Morecambe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.1 km
- Hala Shops0.1 km
- Brooklands Court0.1 km
- Hala Road0.1 km
- Hala Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14JR · Data under Open Government Licence