LA3 or LA5?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- LA5 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- LA5 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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LA3
Lancaster
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LA5
Lancaster
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £187,500
from 121 sales |
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| Average sold price | £162,100 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +4.9% (Lancaster) | +4.9% (Lancaster) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached bungalow | — |
| Floor area | 60 m² | — |
| Built | 1983–1990 | — |
| Energy rating | D | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £549/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 140 recorded | 4 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 2 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, LA3 or LA5?
LA5 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (140 in LA3 against 4 in LA5, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is LA3 or LA5 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, LA3 sits in decile 2 of 10 and LA5 in decile 8, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in LA3 or LA5?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.