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LA1 3TN

Bowerham

Lancaster

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Overview

Postcode LA1 3TN is located in an urban city, within the Bowerham area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year. The median sale price in Bowerham is £215,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,375 and £277,750. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Williamson Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Lancaster East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lancaster East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lancaster East is £51,257 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from LA1 3TN.

Flood risk

No risk

Lancaster East near LA1 3TN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 3TN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWilliamson ParkLargeWalking directions to Williamson Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
828.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.04(-11%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.57(-58%)
Burglary
8.02(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-58%)
Other theft
2.83(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
76.76%
Other White
12
3.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
2.97%
Indian
10
2.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.7%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
58.21%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.7%
No qualifications
12
4.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.48%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
79
57.66%
Owns outright
28
20.44%
Other social rented
11
8.03%
Shared ownership
9
6.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.57%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Bowerham

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £278K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 Bowerham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£425,000£263
Semi-Detached36£235,000£242
Terraced21£176,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowerham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,465£171,000£135,000
2017£274,995£185,000£142,250
2018£285,000£185,000£140,000
2019£277,500£180,000£140,000
2020£251,000£192,500£163,000
2021£285,000£207,500£171,000
2022£307,500£250,000£179,950
2023£310,000£217,475£160,000
2024£360,000£241,500£182,000
2025£415,000£242,500£180,000
2026£285,000£230,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowerham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£195£163
2017£221£191£158
2018£216£186£162
2019£215£195£172
2020£262£201£184
2021£235£223£192
2022£294£249£206
2023£244£251£205
2024£293£262£210
2025£263£247£221
2026£465£236£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowerham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 3TN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 20251A, Butler Works, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JJOtherFreehold£90,000
11 Nov 20256, Chelmsford Close, Lancaster, LA1 4BJDetachedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the LA1 3TN postcode area, located within Lancaster East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 3TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableStepping Stones SchoolPupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 3TN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hamish Mills

Bowerham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Punshon

Bowerham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardBowerhamE05014887
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster EastE02005233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 013DE01025126
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 3TN

Is LA1 3TN (Lancaster East) safe?

The area around LA1 3TN records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near LA1 3TN?

The median sale price around LA1 3TN in Bowerham is £215,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 3TN?

There are 8 schools close to LA1 3TN, including St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Outstanding), Moorside Primary School (Good) and Stepping Stones School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA1 3TN?

LA1 3TN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 3TN (Lancaster East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 3TN is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hamish Mills (Green Party) and Sarah Punshon (Green Party).

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