Arnside Close Lancaster
11 addresses across 1 postcode (LA1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19700175.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Lancaster costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queen Square Medical Practice, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £54,750 | £54,750 | £54,750 |
| 1996 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2018 | 6 LA1 4LJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 9 LA1 4LJ | Detached | £142,500 | |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 2 LA1 4LJ | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 7 Nov 1997 | 1 LA1 4LJ | Semi-detached | £54,750 | |
| 25 Nov 1996 | 5 LA1 4LJ | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lancaster in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,059 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,006 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 71 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA1 4LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lancaster 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bare Lane 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Morecambe 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bentham Road Hala | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lancaster City Centre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Heysham Ferry Terminal | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Auction Mart Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 76 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Queen Square Medical Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higher Greaves Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Lancaster Infirmary | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancaster Constabulary | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowling Green Service Station Cashzone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,060 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ashton Memorial Gardens and Williamson Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Memorial Gardens and Williamson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Lancaster Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Blea Tarn Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hazelrigg Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Burrow Heights | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Aldcliffe Marsh | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Ellel Crag | Cliff or slope | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lancaster: see them on the Lancaster page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hala Food Club LA1 4RW | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hawthorns LA1 4LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Evergreen LA1 4RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heversham Close (9); On or near Greenacre Court (7); On or near Appletree Drive (4); On or near Gressingham Walk (2); On or near Sandown Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LA1 4LJ: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Heversham Close · Bentham Road · Hala Hill · Sandown Road · Knowe Hill Crescent · Lingfield Close · Appletree Drive · Greenacre Court · Goodwood Road · Bay Horse Drive · Redcar Road · Gressingham Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.