Is LA3 1SH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

391 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LA3 1SH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
175
Anti-social behaviour
71
Other theft
24
Public order
22
Criminal damage & arson
19
Vehicle crime
18
Shoplifting
15
Burglary
13

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 LA3 1SH 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 LA3 1SH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA3 1SH on Check Food Hygiene

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