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Scotforth East

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About

Scotforth East is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of the city of Lancaster. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments. It is bordered by the Lancaster Canal to the west and the main railway line to the east, providing clear physical boundaries. The local community is served by several primary schools and local shops clustered around Owen Road.

The ward includes the distinctive village-like core of Scotforth, centred on the Church of St Paul. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Ridge estate, with its large, historic homes set in spacious grounds. The terrain gently rises towards the south, offering views across the city to the castle. Much of the area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and accessible green spaces like Fairfield Nature Reserve.

Area overview

On average Scotforth East has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scotforth East is £50,618 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Scotforth East

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £323K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Scotforth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £455,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£345,000£339
Semi-Detached17£275,000£276
Terraced7£130,000£228
Flats3£110,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scotforth East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£84,000£159,500£143,000
2017£260,000£92,000£180,000£150,000
2018£315,000£97,000£180,000£148,000
2019£270,000£127,500£180,000£151,000
2020£350,000£96,250£185,000£140,000
2021£322,500£123,500£203,250£137,475
2022£342,500£125,000£247,500£190,000
2023£320,000£92,500£238,500£211,500
2024£415,000£123,750£255,000£166,500
2025£350,000£119,000£252,500£190,000
2026£285,000£317,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£160£174£155
2017£217£134£181£173
2018£212£171£196£170
2019£206£215£200£166
2020£265£160£202£161
2021£255£206£208£185
2022£287£204£253£188
2023£287£155£247£208
2024£292£268£255£227
2025£309£220£249£215
2026£348£289£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Scotforth East

What is the average house price in Scotforth East?

The median sale price in Scotforth East is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Scotforth East?

Scotforth East scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Scotforth East sits around rank 19,262 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?

The average household income in Scotforth East is around £50,618 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Scotforth East?

Scotforth East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Robert Otway (Green Party).

All postcodes in Scotforth East

LA14PA

Harewood Avenue

LA14RH

Lentworth Drive

LA14QE

Claughton Drive

LA14EH

Emerson Street

LA14QR

Abbeystead Drive

LA14LP

Bowerham Road

LA14QF

Bishopsgate

LA14EU

Gloucester Avenue

LA14JX

Bentham Road

LA14JN

Scotforth Road

LA14ER

Barton Road

LA14LA

Bay Horse Drive

LA14NF

Kempton Road

LA14PL

Mulberry Lane

LA14QT

Abbeystead Drive

LA14QS

Abbeystead Drive

LA14NQ

Newmarket Avenue

LA14EJ

Wakefield Drive

LA14EE

Durham Avenue

LA14RL

Hala Road

LA14NJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14RJ

Lentworth Drive

LA14RD

Gressingham Walk

LA14NX

Brantwood Drive

LA14NN

Barton Road

LA14HB

Warwick Avenue

LA14EB

Bedford Place

LA14EN

Barton Road

LA14HA

Chester Place

LA14QY

Appletree Drive

LA14EQ

Addle Street

LA14JU

Hala Hill

LA14QJ

Hala Road

LA14NU

Scotforth Road

LA14JG

Bowerham Road

LA14PU

Scotforth Road

LA14XN

Scotforth Road

LA14LU

Kempton Road

LA14PS

Hala Grove

LA14LE

Greenacre Court

LA14LR

Bowerham Road

LA14RN

Hala Road

LA14RA

Ingleton Drive

LA14RQ

Lentworth Drive

LA14LL

Hala Hill

LA14NL

Abbeyfield Close

LA14LH

Heversham Close

LA14PQ

Hazelwood Gardens

LA14RF

Gressingham Drive

LA14NG

Newmarket Avenue

LA14JR

Lentworth Drive

LA14ND

Haydock Road

LA14EA

Rutland Avenue

LA14LS

Kempton Road

LA14PT

Hala Crescent

LA14LN

Sandown Road

LA14QZ

Ingleton Drive

LA14LQ

Dunkenshaw Crescent

LA14ES

Gloucester Avenue

LA14EG

Devon Place

LA14NZ

Lawnswood Avenue

LA14EL

Barton Road

LA14LW

Bowerham Road

LA14PB

Whinfell Drive

LA14EF

Gloucester Avenue

LA14LY

Goodwood Court

LA14RW

Gressingham Drive

LA14NB

Haydock Road

LA14NA

Redcar Road

LA14HL

Bowerham Road

LA14PD

Collingham Park

LA14QG

Larchwood

LA14EP

Barton Road

LA14PH

Beechwood Gardens

LA14QU

Abbeystead Drive

LA14ED

Durham Avenue

LA14QX

Slaidburn Drive

LA14RE

Gressingham Drive

LA14NE

Thirsk Road

LA14HF

Palatine Avenue

LA14LT

Ascot Close

LA14EX

Rutland Avenue

LA14PF

Oakwood Gardens

LA14SD

Scotforth Road

LA14DZ

Barton Gardens

LA14LG

Winmarleigh Road

LA14HD

Palatine Avenue

LA14QW

Claughton Drive

LA14PE

Maplewood Gardens

LA14LX

Goodwood Road

LA14RG

Gressingham Drive

LA14PR

Scotforth Road

LA14QL

Cockersand Drive

LA14LD

Shireshead Crescent

LA14QN

Hala Road

LA14PJ

The Hawthorns

LA14JL

Collingham Park

LA14SG

Scotforth Road

LA14LZ

Goodwood Road

LA14JZ

Barnacre Close

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.