Living in LA4, Lancaster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA4 in Lancaster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lancaster: £199,762, up 4.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around LA4
113 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £147,000 and a range from £63,000 to £405,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 NETHERLANDS ROAD, LA4 5SJ | terraced | £161,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 6 NORTH STREET, LA4 5LR | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 12 THORNTON CRESCENT, LA4 5PY | detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 29 ASHTON ROAD, LA4 5NP | terraced | £105,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 66 THORNTON ROAD, LA4 5PF | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 1 CHURCH WALK, LA4 5PR | semi-detached | £100,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Morecambe Bay Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| West End Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Bay Leadership Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
14 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal).
All 1 fee-paying schools near LA4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 21.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Professional occupations | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
375 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lancaster's figures.
Common questions about LA4
What is the average house price in LA4?
The average sold price in Lancaster is £199,762 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LA4?
Prices in Lancaster are up 4.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA4?
The median of 113 recorded sales around central LA4 in the last 2 years is £147,000, ranging from £63,000 to £405,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA4?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA4, and 78% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA4?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA4 at risk of flooding?
Central LA4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LA4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 78% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £147,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 375 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA4 safe?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LA4 or LA3, LA4 or LA1, LA4 or LA5.
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