Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

OAKWOOD GARDENS, LA1 4PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD GARDENS, LA1 4PF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA1 4PF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA1 4PF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £465k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LA1 4PF is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Gardens, 0.7km from Bailrigg 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 4PF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4PF are sourced from Output Area E00127597 (shared with 11 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 4PF. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

4 sales · Mean £ 456,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LA1 4PF has low crime rates — 12 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding224 pupils1.1 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils1.5 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils1.5 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Hala Food Club0.7 km
  • Lancaster Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Toll Bar Ascona0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hive Cafe0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boot & Shoe0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Evergreen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster3.1 km
  • Bare Lane6.4 km
  • Morecambe7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakwood Gardens0.0 km
  • Oakwood Gardens0.1 km
  • Care Home0.1 km
  • Maplewood Gardens0.2 km
  • Maplewood Gardens0.2 km