Devon Place Lancaster
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LA1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19700113.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; 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 2.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Greaves Park (4.4 hectares) is about 750 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 48 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queen Square Medical Practice, about 1.7 km away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £159,500 | £159,500 | £159,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £75,000 | £67,000 | £79,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 3 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2023 | 4 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £272,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2022 | 2 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2019 | 10 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2018 | 3 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2015 | 2 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £159,500 | |
| 2 Dec 2014 | 6 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2013 | 7 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 10 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2006 | 6 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2004 | 12 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 1 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 12 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 5 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 4 LA1 4EG | Semi-detached | £56,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1930-1949 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 B (48% of about 610 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Bowling Green, The Bowerham Hotel: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (730 m)
- University Of Cumbria, Coulston Road: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (940 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 13 addresses are between 48 m and 49 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA1 4EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lancaster 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km |
| Bare Lane 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km | |
| Morecambe 175,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 49 within 800 m; nearest Wakefield Drive Scotforth | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lancaster City Centre | 2.1 km |
| Ferry terminal | Heysham Ferry Terminal | 7.8 km |
| Car parks | Auction Mart Car Park | 1.6 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 76.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Queen Square Medical Practice | 1.7 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Higher Greaves Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Royal Lancaster Infirmary | 1.1 km |
| Police station | Lancaster Constabulary | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Bowling Green Service Station Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Greaves Park 4.4 ha | 750 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Royal Albert Hospital (original part only), a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Hospital (original part only) | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m north-west |
| Chapel of Ripley St Thomas School | Listed building, Grade II* | 1.0 km north-west |
| Ashton Memorial Gardens and Williamson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km north-east |
| Lancaster Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Wood | Wood | 800 m east |
| Blea Tarn Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km south-east |
| Burrow Heights | Hill | 1.8 km south |
| Langthwaite Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km south-east |
| Hazelrigg Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south-east |
| Aldcliffe Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km west |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 13 |
2 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 560 m | No published inspection |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | 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 | 1.0 km | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wobbly Cobbler LA1 4SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Scrumptious Takeaway LA1 4SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Scotforth Local Store LA1 4SA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway LA1 4SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Scotforth St Pauls CE Primary School LA1 4SE | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Neptune Fish and Chips LA1 4ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Nana V's Ltd LA1 4ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bowling Green Service Station LA1 4SG | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BP Bowling Green LA1 4SG | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| The Factory @ Storeys FC LA1 4DW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Evergreen LA1 4RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery LA1 4QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Booths Supermarket LA1 4QJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Rafi's Spicebox LA1 4QJ | Retailers - other | 490 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Boot & Shoe LA1 4PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wakefield Drive (8); On or near Addle Street (5); On or near Chatsworth Road (4); On or near Bedford Place (2); On or near Church Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 9 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 4EG: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Gloucester Avenue · Emerson Street · Wakefield Drive · Addle Street · Bedford Place · Durham Avenue · Eden Park · Chatsworth Road · Rossmoyne Road · Church Avenue · Ardengate · Barton Court
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.