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Scotforth East & Bowerham

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About

Scotforth East & Bowerham is a residential district situated directly south of Lancaster's city centre, primarily developed in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The area is characterised by long terraces of red-brick housing, with later 20th-century infill, and is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the main university campus. The local geography slopes gently upwards from the River Lune, with streets offering clear views towards the city's historic castle and priory on clear days.

The area is anchored by Bowerham Road, which hosts a practical mix of local shops, takeaways, and essential services catering to the community. Alexandra Park provides a central green space with sports facilities, while the grounds of the former Lancaster Royal Grammar School add to the area's wooded feel. A notable local landmark is the Ashton Memorial, visible from many points, situated in the neighbouring Williamson Park.

Area overview

On average Scotforth East & Bowerham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year. There are 4 schools in Scotforth East & Bowerham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scotforth East & Bowerham is home to around 5,620 people, with a population density of about 4,525.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scotforth East & Bowerham Population
5,620
Population density
4,525.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.95(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.48(-58%)
Shoplifting
8.54(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-44%)
Burglary
2.49(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,787
85.18%
Other White
292
5.2%
Chinese
88
1.57%
Other
62
1.1%
Indian
58
1.03%
Total population: 5,620

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,743
38.32%
Level 3 (A level)
912
20.05%
No qualifications
700
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
487
10.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
370
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
923
38.47%
Owns with a mortgage
770
32.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
14.42%
Social rents from council
188
7.84%
Other social rented
132
5.5%
Total households: 2,399

Property prices in Scotforth East & Bowerham

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Scotforth East & Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scotforth East & Bowerham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£425,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached38£267,500
Terraced18£180,000

10 years median price trend in Scotforth East & Bowerham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham.

All postcodes in Scotforth East & Bowerham

LA14BB

Cambridge Avenue

LA14ES

Gloucester Avenue

LA14JA

Chequers Avenue

LA14EE

Durham Avenue

LA14AZ

Worcester Avenue

LA14HW

Cranwell Avenue

LA14QJ

Hala Road

LA14NL

Abbeyfield Close

LA14RQ

Lentworth Drive

LA14DG

Newsham Road

LA14DZ

Barton Gardens

LA14EB

Bedford Place

LA14DH

Newsham Road

LA14EZ

Rutland Avenue

LA14HT

Bowerham Road

LA14QT

Abbeystead Drive

LA14HN

Bowerham Road

LA14DJ

Rosebery Avenue

LA14EG

Devon Place

LA14HZ

Chequers Avenue

LA14EY

Warwick Avenue

LA14PA

Harewood Avenue

LA14DB

Trafalgar Road

LA14HD

Palatine Avenue

LA14DN

Wellington Road

LA14HY

Chequers Avenue

LA14JP

Bowerham Road

LA14NX

Brantwood Drive

LA14QN

Hala Road

LA14HL

Bowerham Road

LA14PJ

The Hawthorns

LA14QX

Slaidburn Drive

LA14RH

Lentworth Drive

LA14HX

Winchester Avenue

LA14RE

Gressingham Drive

LA14EH

Emerson Street

LA14HE

Kenilworth Place

LA14HP

Steward Avenue

LA14BN

Bowerham Road

LA14QF

Bishopsgate

LA14BP

Malvern Avenue

LA14DU

Hanmer Place

LA14ER

Barton Road

LA14HR

Hodder Place

LA14NY

Whinfell Drive

LA14RJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14SG

Scotforth Road

LA14BD

Cork Road

LA14DF

Newsham Place

LA14NN

Barton Road

LA14PT

Hala Crescent

LA14EJ

Wakefield Drive

LA14EW

Yealand Drive

LA14HU

Newlands Avenue

LA14DP

York Road

LA14DL

Sharpes Avenue

LA14QE

Claughton Drive

LA14PR

Scotforth Road

LA14QW

Claughton Drive

LA14BJ

Chelmsford Close

LA14BS

Bowerham Road

LA14DW

York Road

LA14JF

Newlands Road

LA14QR

Abbeystead Drive

LA14HF

Palatine Avenue

LA14QU

Abbeystead Drive

LA14HS

Blackwood Place

LA14QL

Cockersand Drive

LA14HG

Barton Court

LA14JB

Farmdale Road

LA14PU

Scotforth Road

LA14NJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14BA

Shrewsbury Drive

LA14HJ

Bowerham Road

LA14RN

Hala Road

LA14SA

Scotforth Road

LA14EA

Rutland Avenue

LA14BW

Somerset Avenue

LA14DS

Gordon Terrace

LA14RA

Ingleton Drive

LA14EF

Gloucester Avenue

LA14HA

Chester Place

LA14JQ

The Spinney

LA14DA

Trafalgar Road

LA14EX

Rutland Avenue

LA14RL

Hala Road

LA14AY

Cork Road

LA14JN

Scotforth Road

LA14PS

Hala Grove

LA14RB

Ingleton Drive

LA14JR

Lentworth Drive

LA14QS

Abbeystead Drive

LA14RG

Gressingham Drive

LA14ET

Warwick Avenue

LA14QG

Larchwood

LA14NZ

Lawnswood Avenue

LA14BY

Avondale Road

LA14ED

Durham Avenue

LA14BZ

Avondale Road

LA14EP

Barton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.