Postcode report
LA4 4ED Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About LA4 4ED: area rating, property, schools and local change
LA4 4ED is a postcode in Poulton, Lancaster, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LA4 4ED, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LA4 4ED are housing and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LA4 4ED is based on Lancaster 008 Census 2021. It covers 5,787 residents, 4,994 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near LA4 4ED, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £188k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LA4 4ED can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LA4 4ED by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LA4 4ED is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LA4 4ED
Is LA4 4ED a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LA4 4ED?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LA4 4ED?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LA4 4ED?
LocaleIQ matched LA4 4ED to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LA4 4ED?
The latest median sold price is £188k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LA4 4ED?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.