Postcode LA1 4QR 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 average crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 4QR.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4QR 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 1.7 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Scotforth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £345,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £275,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 7 | £130,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,500 | £84,000 | £159,500 | £143,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £92,000 | £180,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £97,000 | £180,000 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £127,500 | £180,000 | £151,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £96,250 | £185,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £123,500 | £203,250 | £137,475 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £125,000 | £247,500 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £92,500 | £238,500 | £211,500 |
| 2024 | £415,000 | £123,750 | £255,000 | £166,500 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £119,000 | £252,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | — | £317,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £160 | £174 | £155 |
| 2017 | £217 | £134 | £181 | £173 |
| 2018 | £212 | £171 | £196 | £170 |
| 2019 | £206 | £215 | £200 | £166 |
| 2020 | £265 | £160 | £202 | £161 |
| 2021 | £255 | £206 | £208 | £185 |
| 2022 | £287 | £204 | £253 | £188 |
| 2023 | £287 | £155 | £247 | £208 |
| 2024 | £292 | £268 | £255 | £227 |
| 2025 | £309 | £220 | £249 | £215 |
| 2026 | £348 | — | £289 | £228 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4QR.
In the LA1 4QR postcode area, located within Scotforth East & Bowerham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
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 4QR, 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
The area around LA1 4QR records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LA1 4QR in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £260,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LA1 4QR, including Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good), Moorside Primary School (Good) and Stepping Stones School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4QR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 4QR is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Robert Otway (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.