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Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

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About

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is a primarily residential area on the southern edge of Lancaster. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, modern developments, and older terraced streets. The layout is functional, with local shops and schools serving the community's needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to open green spaces. The Ridge Estate backs onto Williamson Park, providing direct access to its woodlands and the Ashton Memorial. To the west, the land slopes towards the floodplain of the River Lune, with playing fields and the Lancaster Canal forming a distinct boundary.

Area overview

On average Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The median sale price in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £217,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £332,500. There are 2 schools in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is home to around 10,343 people, with a population density of about 1,236.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West Population
10,343
Population density
1,236.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.5(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.73(-14%)
Burglary
5.61(+1%)
Other theft
3.29(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,276
80.01%
Other White
588
5.68%
Indian
398
3.85%
Bangladeshi
198
1.91%
Pakistani
154
1.49%
Total population: 10,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,814
44.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,630
19.13%
No qualifications
1,022
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,021
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 8,520

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,486
34.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,317
30.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
781
18.2%
Social rents from council
296
6.9%
Other social rented
234
5.45%
Total households: 4,292

Property prices in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £145K – £333K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £1,398,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£447,500£320
Semi-Detached21£232,000£271
Terraced49£175,000£229
Flats18£118,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£85,000£179,000£160,000
2017£266,555£110,000£171,250£148,000
2018£279,498£102,250£188,995£129,340
2019£330,000£92,250£165,000£134,500
2020£333,000£111,000£176,000£141,875
2021£324,000£121,000£200,000£153,000
2022£345,000£147,000£250,000£176,500
2023£402,000£105,500£230,000£162,500
2024£442,500£115,000£242,500£167,000
2025£432,500£140,925£237,500£175,000
2026£425,000£96,375£250,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£143£187£174
2017£217£187£196£174
2018£220£192£202£164
2019£233£186£191£170
2020£233£193£219£176
2021£250£190£222£187
2022£282£223£236£203
2023£296£193£260£209
2024£308£191£247£218
2025£325£214£252£221
2026£303£188£279£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.