The LA1 4 Lancaster Postcode Sector
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The LA1 4 postcode sector is within the county of Lancashire.
According to the 2021 Census, the LA1 4 postcode sector is home to 14,931 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 304 already in use, that leaves 96 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the LA1 4 postal code is LANCASTER followed by Bailrigg, and Scotforth.
The LA1 4 Postcode shares a border with LA1 3 (LANCASTER, Lansil Industrial Estate), LA1 5 (LANCASTER, Aldcliffe), LA2 0 (Ellel, Galgate, Cockerham) and LA1 1 (LANCASTER).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of LANCASTER.
- LA1 4 is in the LA1 district, within the LA Lancaster area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Lancaster Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km² / 1,111.84 acres).
- Crossed by the M6 motorway.
- Waterways include Lancaster Canal, Burrowbeck Stream.
Street list for LA1 4
BOWLAND AVENUE EAST
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703532
BOWLAND AVENUE NORTH
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703539
BOWLAND AVENUE SOUTH
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703465
COUNTY AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703353
FARRER AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703463
FYLDE AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703366
GEORGE FOX AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703360
GILLOW AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703461
GRIZEDALE AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703452
JOHN CREED AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703354
LIBRARY AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703464
NORTH EAST DRIVE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703351
NORTH WEST DRIVE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703348
PENDLE AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703446
PHYSICS AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703357
ROSSENDALE AVENUE WEST
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19704166
SOUTH EAST DRIVE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703358
SOUTH WEST DRIVE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703451
TOWER AVENUE
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, Lancaster, Lancashire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 19703359
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HASTINGS ROAD | 69 |
| HALA SQUARE | 50 |
| APPLETREE CLOSE | 30 |
| COCKERSAND DRIVE | 30 |
| CLAUGHTON DRIVE | 27 |
| GILLOW COURT | 27 |
| BEECHING CLOSE | 26 |
| ADELPHI STREET | 24 |
| GOLGOTHA ROAD | 24 |
| LENTWORTH DRIVE | 23 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 744 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 |
| Burglary | 182 |
| Other theft | 175 |
| Public order | 139 |
| Shoplifting | 113 |
| Vehicle crime | 89 |
| Other crime | 41 |
| Bicycle theft | 41 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Community school
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4BS
Head: Mrs Jo Banks
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-22
Pupils: 503
Moorside Primary School
Community school
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
Head: Mr Roger Shone
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-12-14
Pupils: 622
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Academy converter
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RS
Head: Mr Ed Goddard
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2022-12-15
Pupils: 1696
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school
Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4SE
Head: Mrs Katie Walsh
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-11-08
Pupils: 224
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Voluntary aided school
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
Head: Mrs Donna Shoulder
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2012-02-24
Pupils: 211
Stepping Stones School
Pupil referral unit
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
Head: Mrs Ceri Hamer
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2019-03-19
Pupils: 16
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £381,262 | 26 | £362,987 | 22 | £370,181 | 29 | £383,249 | 40 |
| Semi-detached | £254,571 | 79 | £241,015 | 68 | £241,214 | 65 | £255,565 | 86 |
| Terraced | £190,664 | 66 | £199,412 | 70 | £183,665 | 66 | £178,594 | 63 |
| Flats | £118,763 | 24 | £107,677 | 19 | £122,857 | 33 | £131,000 | 12 |
Important postcodes and buildings
LA1 4AP is the postcode for LEC 1 & 2, Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, REMOTE WORKSHOP, NERC, Lancaster University, LEC 3, Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, and NERC, Lancaster University
LA1 4BS is the postcode for INFANT BUILDING, Bowerham School, Bowerham Road, JUNIOR BUILDING, Bowerham School, Bowerham Road, and Bowerham School, Bowerham Road
LA1 4ER is the postcode for Barton Road Community Centre, Barton Road
LA1 4HT is the postcode for Moorside School, Bowerham Road, Stepping Stones Short Stay School, Bowerham Road, and St. Bernadettes Catholic Primary School, Bowerham Road
LA1 4JJ is the postcode for NORTH BARN, North & East Barn Trust, Pathfinders Drive, EAST BARN, North & East Barn Trust, Pathfinders Drive, Oaklands Functional Assessment Unit, Pathfinders Drive, and THE ORCHARD, PATHFINDERS DRIVE
LA1 4JS is the postcode for Rosebank Surgery, Ashton Road
LA1 4PW is the postcode for THE JUNCTION, Red Oak, Piccadilly
LA1 4RP is the postcode for SOUTHFIELD, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, POINTER COURT, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, NEW PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, MEDICAL UNIT 1, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, NEW PHARMACY, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, MATERNITY UNIT, MATERNITY CLINIC AND DELIVERY, SKYLIGHT RESTAURANT, OUTPATIENTS AND DERMATOLOGY, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, INTERIM 2, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, SPRINGVILLE HOUSE, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, CENTENARY BUILDING, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Morecambe Bay Hospitals N H S Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, MEDICAL UNIT 2, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, EDUCATION CENTRE, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and ASHTON ROAD CLINIC, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Lancaster Infirmary
LA1 4RS is the postcode for MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, ENGLISH BLOCK, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, ASHTON BLOCK, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, HUMANITIES BLOCK, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, SPORTS HALL, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road, and SIXTH FORM BLOCK, Ripley St. Thomas School, Ashton Road
LA1 4RY is the postcode for Ashton Court, Ashton Road
LA1 4SE is the postcode for Scotforth C of E Primary School, Scotforth Road
LA1 4WA is the postcode for Infolab21, Lancaster University
LA1 4XQ is the postcode for Lancaster County Council, Fraser House, South Road, White Cross Industrial Estate
LA1 4YA is the postcode for Slaidburn House, Lancaster University
LA1 4YB is the postcode for Lancaster University, Faraday Buildings,, HR BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Physics Building, BIGFORTH FARM, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, FARADAY BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Security Lodge, North West Drive, and PHYSICS BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
LA1 4YD is the postcode for CONFERENCE BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, COUNTY SOUTH, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, County John Creed, Beatrix, County John Creed, Haylot, FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, IAS BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, COUNTY JOHN CREED, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, PRE SCHOOL CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, THE NEW SPORTS CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, County John Creed, Calder, THE ROUNDHOUSE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, County John Creed, Salter, LEC 1 & 2, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, County John Creed, Fair Snape, Fylde College, Lancaster University, RUSKIN LIBRARY, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, County John Creed, Croasdale, County John Creed, Lancaster University, and MUSIC BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
LA1 4YE is the postcode for Lancaster University, Bailrigg House,, Barker House Farm, Lancaster University, and Bowland Main, Bowland Avenue South
LA1 4YF is the postcode for POST GRADUATE STATISTICS BUILDING, Lancaster University, Fylde College,, ENGINEERING BUILDING, Lancaster University, Fylde College,, WHEWELL BUILDING, Lancaster University, Fylde College,, and Lancaster University, Fylde College,
LA1 4YG is the postcode for BRANTWOOD, Furness College, Lancaster University, Furness College, Lancaster University, Bowland Tower, Tower Avenue, TORVER, Furness College, Lancaster University, WORKSHOPS, Furness College, Lancaster University, GREENODD, Furness College, Lancaster University, WETHERLAM, Furness College, Lancaster University, and BARDSEA, Furness College, Lancaster University
LA1 4YH is the postcode for Library Building, Lancaster University
LA1 4YL is the postcode for Barker House Farm, Lancaster University
LA1 4YN is the postcode for Lancaster University, Bowland North Buildings,, Bowland South, Bowland Avenue South, Bowland Annexe, Bowland Avenue North, Bowland East, Bowland Avenue South, and Bowland ASH House, Bowland Avenue North
LA1 4YQ is the postcode for IENS, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, and GORDON MANLEY BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
LA1 4YR is the postcode for Lancaster University, Engineering Building,, and Lancaster University, Charles Carter Building
LA1 4YT is the postcode for CONFERENCE CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND NORTH, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND HALL, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND MAIN, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, RUSKIN LIBRARY, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, ENERGY CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Slaidburn House, Tower Avenue, BOWLAND SOUTH, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, ASH HOUSE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, and CTAP, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
LA1 4YU is the postcode for Lancaster University, Grizedale College,
LA1 4YW is the postcode for PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BAILRIGG HOUSE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, GREAT HALL, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND ANNEXE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, CHAPLAINCY BUILDING, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND TOWER, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, CENTRAL WORKSHOPS, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Sports Centre, UNIVERSITY HOUSE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, THE ROUNDHOUSE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LICA, Lancaster University, Lancaster University, Chaplaincy Centre, Lancaster University, University House,, BOWLAND EAST, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, BOWLAND AVENUE SOUTH, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster University, Bowland Annexe, SPORTS CENTRE, Lancaster University, University House,, ISS Building, Lancaster University, Lancaster University, Great Hall, and WELCOME CENTRE, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
LA1 4YX is the postcode for Management School, Lancaster University, Lancaster University, Management School,, and GEORGE FOX BUILDING, Lancaster University, Management School,
LA1 4YZ is the postcode for TRAWDEN, Lancaster University, Grizedale College, Lancaster University, Pendle College, SALTERFORTH, Lancaster University, Grizedale College, George Fox Building, George Fox Avenue, and ROUGHLEE, Lancaster University, Grizedale College
LA1 4ZA is the postcode for BOWLAND HALL BOWLAND AVENUE NORTH, Lancaster University, Graduate Hall
LA1 4ZP is the postcode for Bailrigg Health Centre, Lancaster University, Bailrigg
Administrative coverage
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