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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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
4/10
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
20.46(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.01(-57%)
Shoplifting
8.36(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(-37%)
Vehicle crime
1.6(-73%)
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

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £290K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Scotforth East & Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£415,000£263
Semi-Detached39£265,000£248
Terraced23£175,000£228
Flats3£110,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scotforth East & Bowerham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£84,000£161,000£130,000
2017£262,500£92,000£180,000£137,750
2018£320,000£74,000£185,000£127,250
2019£277,500£110,000£182,500£136,250
2020£275,000£96,250£187,500£157,471
2021£285,000£123,500£207,500£147,000
2022£318,500£122,500£247,500£177,975
2023£320,000£92,500£230,000£185,000
2024£281,000£112,500£248,750£172,500
2025£415,000£119,000£265,000£182,500
2026£285,000£276,500£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£160£183£158
2017£200£134£189£160
2018£233£143£186£166
2019£198£157£199£176
2020£279£160£202£178
2021£254£206£215£186
2022£294£188£246£200
2023£268£155£246£208
2024£293£222£253£210
2025£263£220£249£220
2026£465£239£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth East & Bowerham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Scotforth East & Bowerham

Is Scotforth East & Bowerham safe?

Scotforth East & Bowerham records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Scotforth East & Bowerham?

The median sale price in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Scotforth East & Bowerham?

Scotforth East & Bowerham has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Scotforth East & Bowerham?

Scotforth East & Bowerham scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Scotforth East & Bowerham sits around rank 18,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Scotforth East & Bowerham?

The average household income in Scotforth East & Bowerham is around £49,409 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Scotforth East & Bowerham

LA14RN

Hala Road

LA14HZ

Chequers Avenue

LA14HN

Bowerham Road

LA14QU

Abbeystead Drive

LA14NL

Abbeyfield Close

LA14PS

Hala Grove

LA14HP

Steward Avenue

LA14EX

Rutland Avenue

LA14EB

Bedford Place

LA14DS

Gordon Terrace

LA14ER

Barton Road

LA14QP

Appletree Close

LA14DP

York Road

LA14DF

Newsham Place

LA14PA

Harewood Avenue

LA14JB

Farmdale Road

LA14EQ

Addle Street

LA14RE

Gressingham Drive

LA14PR

Scotforth Road

LA14EG

Devon Place

LA14SG

Scotforth Road

LA14NN

Barton Road

LA14PB

Whinfell Drive

LA14RJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14NZ

Lawnswood Avenue

LA14DZ

Barton Gardens

LA14JA

Chequers Avenue

LA14JQ

The Spinney

LA14HL

Bowerham Road

LA14DA

Trafalgar Road

LA14DQ

Back Wellington Road North

LA14PT

Hala Crescent

LA14EW

Yealand Drive

LA14HW

Cranwell Avenue

LA14QS

Abbeystead Drive

LA14DW

York Road

LA14HE

Kenilworth Place

LA14JE

Newlands Road

LA14QL

Cockersand Drive

LA14SA

Scotforth Road

LA14QF

Bishopsgate

LA14JN

Scotforth Road

LA14RB

Ingleton Drive

LA14EH

Emerson Street

LA14BZ

Avondale Road

LA14DT

Havelock Street

LA14EJ

Wakefield Drive

LA14QJ

Hala Road

LA14RQ

Lentworth Drive

LA14HF

Palatine Avenue

LA14DB

Trafalgar Road

LA14BA

Shrewsbury Drive

LA14BN

Bowerham Road

LA14NX

Brantwood Drive

LA14DN

Wellington Road

LA14HD

Palatine Avenue

LA14EZ

Rutland Avenue

LA14HX

Winchester Avenue

LA14BP

Malvern Avenue

LA14DG

Newsham Road

LA14QX

Slaidburn Drive

LA14EE

Durham Avenue

LA14BD

Cork Road

LA14DU

Hanmer Place

LA14HA

Chester Place

LA14EP

Barton Road

LA14AY

Cork Road

LA14EU

Gloucester Avenue

LA14NJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14HU

Newlands Avenue

LA14QN

Hala Road

LA14JF

Newlands Road

LA14ET

Warwick Avenue

LA14QW

Claughton Drive

LA14ES

Gloucester Avenue

LA14AZ

Worcester Avenue

LA14RF

Gressingham Drive

LA14RH

Lentworth Drive

LA14EN

Barton Road

LA14DL

Sharpes Avenue

LA14QT

Abbeystead Drive

LA14PU

Scotforth Road

LA14DR

Bowerham Road

LA14DJ

Rosebery Avenue

LA14HJ

Bowerham Road

LA14PJ

The Hawthorns

LA14QG

Larchwood

LA14JP

Bowerham Road

LA14LT

Ascot Close

LA14HG

Barton Court

LA14HS

Blackwood Place

LA14EL

Barton Road

LA14QR

Abbeystead Drive

LA14TT

Fern Bank

LA14BW

Somerset Avenue

LA14EF

Gloucester Avenue

LA14BY

Avondale Road

LA14RG

Gressingham Drive

LA14JR

Lentworth Drive

LA14JD

Farmdale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.