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About

Marsh ward occupies a low-lying area directly east of Lancaster city centre, bounded by the River Lune to the north and the Lancaster Canal to the south. Its landscape is primarily residential, characterised by dense terraced housing built from the local reddish sandstone, alongside modern infill developments. The ward's topography is notably flat, a legacy of its historical formation from reclaimed marshland along the river's edge.

The area is defined by its transport corridors and green spaces. Major roads like Caton Road and Owen Road form key arteries, while the quiet path along the canal towpath provides a distinct recreational route. A specific local landmark is the former Mitchell's Brewery site, a reminder of the area's industrial past. Community life centres around several primary schools, local shops on Willow Lane, and the expansive playing fields of Salt Ayre.

Area overview

On average Marsh has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsh is £51,204 per year. There are 1 schools in Marsh: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Marsh

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £272K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£347,500£311
Semi-Detached17£210,000£244
Flats7£173,000£236
Terraced47£145,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,998£94,998£170,000£135,000
2017£245,795£129,995£169,995£138,000
2018£240,000£109,995£172,895£135,995
2019£231,998£143,000£168,995£130,000
2020£245,000£110,995£163,500£128,500
2021£285,000£126,000£184,000£140,000
2022£335,000£162,500£248,000£169,000
2023£330,000£140,000£189,080£149,000
2024£320,000£137,500£220,000£159,500
2025£340,000£160,500£226,000£157,000
2026£350,000£213,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£180£184£177
2017£213£206£195£180
2018£219£194£212£185
2019£226£214£192£168
2020£225£189£197£181
2021£248£201£214£186
2022£284£244£235£201
2023£288£246£228£212
2024£290£247£237£232
2025£311£233£247£214
2026£301£249£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsh in the last year.

All postcodes in Marsh

LA15DG

Sylvester Street

LA15WB

Abram Close

LA15UL

Levens Close

LA15NL

Station Road

LA15DZ

Ashfield Avenue

LA15WN

Marsh

LA15UE

Astley Court

LA15JT

St George's Quay

LA15LF

New Quay Road

LA15PY

Coverdale Road

LA15TQ

Hornbeam Road

LA15EF

Westbourne Road

LA15QH

Lune Road

LA15PU

Willow Lane

LA15NB

Willow Lane

LA15NJ

Orchard Lane

LA15QW

New Quay Road

LA15RN

Chestnut Grove

LA15EX

Washington Close

LA15TP

Brookholme Court

LA15NF

Bishopdale Road

LA15PQ

Salisbury Road

LA15DX

Westbourne Road

LA15DD

Westbourne Road

LA15EQ

Pierce Close

LA15RY

Hazel Grove

LA15QY

Long Marsh Lane

LA15SX

Warne Place

LA15RD

Briery Street

LA15WF

Ropewalk

LA15RB

Ford Street

LA15NR

County Street

LA15TY

Gold Lane

LA15RU

Birch Grove

LA15EZ

Jefferson Close

LA15LY

Denmark Street

LA15JX

Westbourne Road

LA15SY

Alder Grove

LA15EL

Grant Close

LA15UB

Willow Lane

LA15QZ

Furness Street

LA15PL

Beech Street

LA15LH

Westbourne Road

LA15UU

Horrocksford Way

LA15TW

Fife Street

LA15WP

Marsh

LA15RG

Marsh Street

LA15RH

Cedar Road

LA15SR

Border Court

LA15ED

Sunnyside Lane

LA15EA

Redvers Street

LA15DF

Sibsey Street

LA15US

Cotton Square

LA15PW

Ashbrook Street

LA15EB

Ashfield Avenue

LA15UD

Greythwaite Court

LA15NY

Peel Crescent

LA15QQ

Long Marsh Lane

LA15QX

Long Marsh Lane

LA15AY

Westbourne Road

LA15QF

Willow Lane

LA15TR

Cypress Close

LA15LZ

Gerrard Street

LA15PH

Meadow Street

LA15DE

Sibsey Street

LA15XU

Marsh

LA15RE

Charnley Street

LA15ND

Wharfedale Road

LA15RJ

Cedar Road

LA15NS

Fairfield Road

LA15PS

Willow Lane

LA15XX

Marsh

LA15TT

Fife Street

LA15TX

Cypress Close

LA15DW

Wingate Saul Road

LA15RS

Sycamore Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.