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Takeaways| Council | Lancaster |
| Crime Rate | Average for a North West suburb 15% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
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The average house price in Scotforth is £209,563, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Scotforth house price trends over the last 30 years.
£209,563
£427,331
£133,125
£252,179
£175,925
Is Scotforth a nice place to live?
Yes, Scotforth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Lancashire. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.
How safe is Scotforth?
Scotforth has an average crime rate for a North West suburb, with around 64 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 15% below the national average, and 12% below the Lancashire average.
What are the best schools in Scotforth?
Scotforth has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Lancaster Royal Grammar School and The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Scotforth?
The majority of residents in Scotforth identify as White (British) (78%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.