Postcode LA1 4AE is located in an urban city, within the Bowerham area 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 median sale price in Bowerham is £230,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,500 and £281,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1 miles away. There are 7 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 19,954 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% 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 5.1% 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 4AE.
Moorlands & Greaves near LA1 4AE 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £425,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £242,500 | £248 |
| Terraced | 20 | £177,000 | £221 |
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 | £425,000 | £245,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £337,500 | £242,500 | £178,000 |
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 | £246 | £221 |
| 2026 | £388 | £238 | £231 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 49, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AE | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 37, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 52, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 54, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 56, Adelphi Street, Lancaster, LA1 4AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £173,000 |
In the LA1 4AE postcode area, located within Moorlands & Greaves, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2018. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 4AE
| 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 | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4AE, 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 4AE 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around LA1 4AE in Bowerham is £230,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LA1 4AE, including Bowerham Primary & Nursery School (Good), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Outstanding) and Moorside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 4AE is Lancaster, about 1,585 m away.
LA1 4AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,954 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 4AE 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).