LA1 4JG is a sought-after residential area on Bowerham Road, 0.3km from Moorside in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Scotforth East ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LA1 4JG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 4JG are sourced from Output Area E00127607 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWERHAM ROAD, LA1 4JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERHAM ROAD, LA1 4JG.
287
52
£ 43,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA1 4JG — age 52, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 4JG. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA1 4JG has low crime rates — 15 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
Stepping Stones School
Moorside Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- EH Booth & Co.Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Neptune Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Scrumptious0.8 km
- Mr Wang Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bowerham Chippy0.9 km
- Evergreen0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Bowling Green Ascona Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Scotforth Local Store0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Hala Food Club0.6 km
- Lancaster Masonic Hall1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowerham Hotel0.9 km
- Boot & Shoe0.9 km
- Wobbly Cobbler0.8 km
- Fox & Goose0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ode Pizza Company Ltd0.9 km
- Animal Care Tea Rooms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster2.6 km
- Bare Lane6.0 km
- Morecambe7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fox and Goose0.0 km
- Fox and Goose0.1 km
- Ascot Close0.1 km
- Ascot Close0.1 km
- Moorside School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA14JG · Data under Open Government Licence