Postcode LA1 4QU 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 1.9 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Scotforth East & Bowerham is £49,409 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from LA1 4QU.
Scotforth East & Bowerham near LA1 4QU 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 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 4QU 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 4QU
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ | Walking directions to Booths |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4QU, 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.