LA1 4SW is a sought-after residential area on Ardengate, 0.4km 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 4SW offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k. 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 4SW are sourced from Output Area E00127612 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARDENGATE, LA1 4SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDENGATE, LA1 4SW.
298
44
£ 44,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4SW 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.
Area Character
LA1 4SW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £314k, 87% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4SW. The average age is 44.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 339,950
3 sales · Mean £ 296,800
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
4 sales · Mean £ 293,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4SW has low crime rates — 22 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
Moorside Primary School
Stepping Stones School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- VM Dorrington0.3 km
- Hala Food Club0.7 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Toll Bar Ascona0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Apple Tree Cafe0.6 km
- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jasmine Garden0.6 km
- Pepe Rosso0.6 km
- Bowerham Chippy0.8 km
- Evergreen0.6 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boot & Shoe0.6 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.1 km
- Bowerham Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.9 km
- Bare Lane5.3 km
- Morecambe6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Avenue0.1 km
- Rutland Avenue0.1 km
- Lily Grove0.2 km
- Hall Park0.2 km
- Wakefield Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14SW · Data under Open Government Licence