Postcode LA1 4EY 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 very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from LA1 4EY.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4EY 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.2 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
Based on 41 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 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth East
In the LA1 4EY postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 77-79 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lancaster Convenience Store | 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AQ | Walking directions to Lancaster Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.