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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.

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.