Is LA1 4NS a safe place to live?

Yes, LA1 4NS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 42 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LA1 4NS?

The population for the LA1 4NS area is approximately 277 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SCOTFORTH ROAD, LA1 4NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTFORTH ROAD, LA1 4NS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

277

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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8/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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5/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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7/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

LA1 4NS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA1 4NS is a sought-after residential area on Scotforth Road, 0.5km from Hall Park in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth West ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA1, LA1 4NS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4NS are sourced from Output Area E00127619 (shared with 9 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 4NS. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%

Asian / British Asian3.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

LA1 4NS has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences41

Anti-social behaviour31

Shoplifting31

Criminal damage and arson12

Public order6

school Local Schools

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding224 pupils0.7 km

Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils1.2 km

Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils1.2 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Scrumptious0.8 km
Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Evergreen0.4 km

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.4 km
Scotforth Local Store0.8 km
Hala Food Club0.4 km
Lancaster Masonic Hall0.2 km
Toll Bar Ascona0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Apple Tree Cafe1.0 km
Hive Cafe0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Boot & Shoe0.3 km
Wobbly Cobbler0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lancaster2.7 km
Bare Lane6.1 km
Morecambe7.0 km

Bus Stops

Whinfell Drive0.0 km
Whinfell Drive0.1 km
Boot and Shoe0.2 km
Whinfell Drive0.3 km
Boot and Shoe0.3 km