LA1 4QF is a safe, established residential area on Bishopsgate, 0.1km from Scotforth in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For families considering a move, LA1 4QF represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4QF are sourced from Output Area E00127603 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPSGATE, LA1 4QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSGATE, LA1 4QF.
259
43
£ 43,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 4QF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA1 4QF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4QF. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
10 sales · Mean £ 151,365
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4QF has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Neptune Fish and Chips0.6 km
- West Lake Takeaway1.0 km
- Scrumptious0.4 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Bowerham Chippy0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- VM Dorrington0.8 km
- BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Scotforth Local Store0.4 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Hala Food Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowerham Hotel0.9 km
- Boot & Shoe0.5 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.4 km
- Fox & Goose0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.9 km
- Animal Care Tea Rooms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.4 km
- Bare Lane5.8 km
- Morecambe6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Haydock Road0.2 km
- Haydock Road0.2 km
- Ascot Close0.2 km
- Wakefield Drive0.3 km
- Ascot Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14QF · Data under Open Government Licence