Postcode LA1 4BJ is located in an urban city, within the Bowerham ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Scotforth East & Bowerham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £43,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from LA1 4BJ.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4BJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £186,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bowerham
In the LA1 4BJ postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 77-79 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster Convenience Store | 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Lancaster Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.