Postcode LA1 4EW is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth East ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Scotforth East & Bowerham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.7 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from LA1 4EW.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4EW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Scotforth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £371,150 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth East
In the LA1 4EW postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.1 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.5 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.