Rotten Row Caton, Lancaster
6 addresses across 1 postcode (LA2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19702286.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £312,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 C; 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 7.5 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bull Beck Picnic Site, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lancaster Medical Practice, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £312,500 | £312,500 | £312,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £218,750 | £147,500 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £237,500 | £237,500 | £237,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £49,500 | £49,500 | £49,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £41,250 | £41,250 | £41,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 4 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £312,500 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 1 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 2 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £147,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 4 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £237,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2018 | 1 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 3 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2009 | 1 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2006 | 4 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 2 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £49,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 4 LA2 9JS | Terraced | £41,250 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 C (39% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Brookhouse (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- BROOKHOUSE OLD HALL, grade II
- CHURCH HILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- TNT Garage, Hornby Road, Caton, LA2 9JA, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
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 6 addresses are between 35 m and 38 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2 9JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lancaster 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Carnforth 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bare Lane 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Black Bull Brookhouse | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lancaster City Centre | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Heysham Ferry Terminal | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 72.2 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lancaster Medical Practice | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caton Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caton Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ridge Lea Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancaster Constabulary | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Caton, Caton | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bull Beck Picnic Site 7,260 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,430 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,140 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tarn Brook Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Seale Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Linghill Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Crook o' Lune | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Potts Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Littledale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 6 |
3 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Caton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhouse Takeaway LA2 9PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Brookhouse Post Office LA2 9PB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School LA2 9PJ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sycamore Crescent (3); On or near Sycamore Road (2); On or near Littledale Road (2); On or near New Street (2); On or near St Anne'S Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
- LA2 9JS: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
New Street · New Street · Sycamore Road · Kirkbeck Close · Sycamore Road · Holme Lane · St Anne's Close · St Paul's Drive · Chestnut Avenue · Vicarage Avenue · Brookhouse Road · Hawthorn Avenue
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.