Area Information for Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA

Summary Back to Top

Bowerham Road in Lancaster is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Bowerham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lancaster and Wyre. This page combines information for the address Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LA1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LA1 4AA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lancaster
Ward Bowerham
Constituency Lancaster and Wyre * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA:

Cumberland View, Lancaster, LA1 4AB
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4BN
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4BS
Havelock Street, Lancaster, LA1 4AD
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AE
Malvern Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 4BP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LA1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (39 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 39 property sales in Bowerham Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowerham Road, Lancaster consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 8
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 40
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowerham Road, Lancaster contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rent Free 0
Total 39

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 12
Two People 11
Three People 5
Four People 3
Five People 3
Six People 4
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 40

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 12
Family Household 15
Other Household 13
Total 40

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 15
Deprived In One Dimension 20
Deprived In Two Dimensions 4
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 40

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Bowerham ward however contains significantly more women than average (67%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 75
Female 151
Total 226

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Bowerham ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 3
10-14 1
15-19 64
20-24 79
25-29 22
30-34 13
35-39 7
40-44 6
45-49 2
50-54 6
55-59 8
60-64 3
65-69 3
70-74 3
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 228

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LA1 4AA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 80% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 181
Married 29
Separated 0
Divorced 6
Widowed 3
Total 219

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 90% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 116
Good 88
Fair 16
Bad 4
Very Bad 2
Total 226

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 72
Apprenticeship 2
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 113
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 9
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6
No GCSEs or Equivalent 12
Other 5
Total 219

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 167
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 16
Pakistani 5
Chinese 3
Other Asian 6
Black African 16
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 8
Total 226

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 173
European Union 11
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 24
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 227

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 173
10+ Years 4
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 35
Total 225

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LA1 4AA.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 154
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 9
Middle East or Asia 21
Central and South America 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 84
Christian 81
Buddhist 5
Hindu 1
Jewish 1
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 33
Total 226

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bowerham ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 42
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 6
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 1
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 145
Retired 9
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 7
Total 220

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 2
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 74

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 5
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 32
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 6
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 4
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 5
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 142
Total 217

Policing and Crime (76) Back to Top

Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA is within the John O'Gaunt and Bowerham policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 76 crimes were reported within half a mile of LA1 4AA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 76 crimes committed near Bowerham Road
Neighbourhood Team Address John O'Gaunt and Bowerham
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to LA1 4AA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LA1 4AA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lancaster 0.9 miles
Bare Lane 3.1 miles
Morecambe 3.9 miles
Heysham Port 5 miles
Carnforth 6.3 miles
Silverdale 9 miles
Wennington 11 miles
Kents Bank 11 miles
Arnside 12 miles
Grange-over-Sands 12 miles
Cark & Cartmel 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is Bowerham Primary & Nursery School, approximately 170 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy half a mile
    
Lancaster Royal Grammar School 0.5 miles
    
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 0.7 miles
    
Central Lancaster High School 1.1 miles
    
Our Lady's Catholic College 1.2 miles
    
Chadwick High School 1.3 miles
    
Morecambe Bay Academy 3.5 miles
    
Bay Leadership Academy 3.8 miles
    
Carnforth High School 6.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is Lancaster Medical Practice (Meadowside site), approximately 630 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is North Lancs tPCT, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is The Lancaster Hospital, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Lancaster Hospital 570 yards
Royal Lancaster Infirmary 750 yards
Queen Victoria Hospital 3.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4AA. The nearest is J Basi Eyecare, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in LA1 4AA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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