Postcode LA1 4HU 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 10.2 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
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 10.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from LA1 4HU.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Bowerham area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £382,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £179,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowerham
In the LA1 4HU postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
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.