Is LA1 4TF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

274 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
99
Anti-social behaviour
45
Shoplifting
33
Burglary
22
Other theft
19
Public order
17
Criminal damage & arson
14
Vehicle crime
9

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 4TF specifically.

Flood risk

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

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LA1 4TF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA1 4TF on Check Food Hygiene

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