Is LA3 3DF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

428 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LA3 3DF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
188
Anti-social behaviour
73
Shoplifting
25
Other theft
24
Public order
24
Criminal damage & arson
23
Vehicle crime
19
Burglary
17

House prices

£199,762

Average price in Lancaster (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.9% year on year.

Terraced
£178,315
Semi-detached
£222,045
Detached
£343,879
Flat / maisonette
£114,017

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LA3 3DF 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 3DF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LA3 3DF on Check Food Hygiene

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