Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

GRESSINGHAM DRIVE, LA1 4RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESSINGHAM DRIVE, LA1 4RF.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA1 4RF 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in LA1 4RF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.

home £182,857 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA1 4RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gressingham Drive, 0.2km from Scotforth in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA1 4RF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 5.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4RF are sourced from Output Area E00127606 (shared with 5 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 4RF. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 153,750

14 sales · Mean £ 152,646

Terraced

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 156,350

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

LA1 4RF has low crime rates — 34 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order5

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding224 pupils0.4 km
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Stepping Stones School

Outstanding12 pupils0.6 km
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Moorside Primary School

Good621 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Outstanding211 pupils0.6 km
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Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Good500 pupils1.2 km
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Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • VM Dorrington0.8 km
  • Hala Food Club0.3 km
  • Lancaster Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Toll Bar Ascona0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Fox & Goose0.7 km
  • Boot & Shoe0.4 km
  • Wobbly Cobbler0.4 km
  • Bowerham Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Animal Care Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Jasmine Garden0.9 km
  • Pepe Rosso1.0 km
  • Bowerham Chippy1.0 km
  • Evergreen0.2 km
  • Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster2.4 km
  • Bare Lane5.8 km
  • Morecambe6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brooklands Court0.2 km
  • Brooklands Court0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Wakefield Drive0.3 km
  • Wakefield Drive0.3 km