Postcode LA1 4QT 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 high crime levels, with around 89.9 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 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from LA1 4QT.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4QT 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 4QT 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 4QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Express | 168 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NP | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.