Is LA1 4RH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

96 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LA1 4RH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
40
Burglary
17
Anti-social behaviour
13
Vehicle crime
7
Shoplifting
5
Criminal damage & arson
4
Other theft
4
Public order
3

House prices

£202,966

Average price in Lancaster (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 4.9% year on year.

Terraced
£181,602
Semi-detached
£225,717
Detached
£348,161
Flat / maisonette
£115,617

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LA1 4RH 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 4RH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA1 4RH on Check Food Hygiene

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