How safe is Scotforth?

Scotforth has a low crime rate of 70.5 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Is Scotforth a good place to live?

Yes, Scotforth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it performs well compared to other places in Lancashire.

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Name: Scotforth
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	Lancaster
Crime Rate	✓average
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

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Nearby Places

Aldcliffe

village

1.5 km away

Bailrigg

village

B+

1.7 km away

Abraham Heights

suburb

1.9 km away

Lancaster

city

1.9 km away

Bulk

suburb

C+

2.4 km away

Scale Hall

suburb

3.2 km away

Aldcliffe

village

1.5 km away

Bailrigg

village

B+

1.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Lancaster

Train

Bare Lane

Train

J33M6

Motorway

J34M6

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

3 Schools

Good

17 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Outstanding

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

House Prices

all dwelling types

£203,331

detached houses

£383,208

flats and maisonettes

£116,386

semi detached houses

£218,955

terraced houses

£155,515