Is LA1 3PR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

410 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LA1 3PR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
122
Anti-social behaviour
84
Shoplifting
45
Criminal damage & arson
36
Public order
27
Vehicle crime
21
Burglary
15
Other theft
15

House prices

£203,781

Average price in Lancaster (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 4.6% year on year.

Terraced
£182,595
Semi-detached
£226,826
Detached
£347,475
Flat / maisonette
£116,419

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LA1 3PR specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LA1 3PR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA1 3PR on Check Food Hygiene

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