Postcode LA1 4AD is located in an urban city, within the Bowerham ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Moorlands & Greaves area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Moorlands & Greaves has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Moorlands & Greaves has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moorlands & Greaves is £45,750 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 4AD.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 4AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.4 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £425,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £230,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 26 | £178,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £237,750 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £230,000 | £184,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £227 | £235 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4AD.
In the LA1 4AD postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 64 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster Convenience Store | 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Lancaster Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 77-79 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hamish Mills
Bowerham - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Punshon
Bowerham - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 4AD records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around LA1 4AD in Moorlands & Greaves is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LA1 4AD, including Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good), Stepping Stones School (Outstanding) and Moorside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 4AD is Lancaster, about 1,573 m away.
LA1 4AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,994 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 4AD 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).
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.