Postcode LA1 4PA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.5 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Scotforth East & Bowerham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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 22 ft away from LA1 4PA.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4PA 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Scotforth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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 | 12 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £181,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth East
In the LA1 4PA postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Robert Otway
Scotforth East - Elected 3 Oct 2024
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.