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Scotforth East & Bowerham

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About

Scotforth East & Bowerham is a residential area in Lancaster, located south of the city center. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is close to Lancaster University, making it popular with students and academics. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and pubs along Bowerham Road, providing convenience for residents.

The area is well-connected, with regular bus services to the city center and university. Green spaces like Bowerham Park offer recreational opportunities, while nearby schools cater to families. The blend of student and long-term residents creates a varied community. Scotforth East & Bowerham provides a practical living environment with easy access to Lancaster’s amenities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Scotforth East & Bowerham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £43,500 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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

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

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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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
Detached4£395,000
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached38£267,500
Terraced22£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

LA14QP

Appletree Close

LA14DR

Havelock Street

LA14DT

Havelock Street

LA14JE

Newlands Road

LA14LT

Ascot Close

LA14PB

Whinfell Drive

LA14SD

Scotforth Road

LA14DQ

Scotforth East & Bowerham

LA14RF

Gressingham Drive

LA14EN

Barton Road

LA14JD

Farmdale Road

LA14HB

Warwick Avenue

LA14TT

Fern Bank

LA14EL

Barton Road

LA14EQ

Addle Street

LA14RW

Gressingham Drive

LA14EU

Gloucester Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.