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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 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsh is £51,165 per year. The median sale price in Marsh is £175,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £144,750 and £275,363. 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
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Marsh

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £145K – £275K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £248 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£342,500£317
Semi-Detached15£210,000£249
Flats9£173,000£233
Terraced42£148,500£221

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£161,000£226,000£157,000
2026£340,000£132,500£231,500£160,000
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£166£262£229
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.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Marsh ward.

Local councillors

Gina Dowding

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Mandy Bannon

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Nick Wilkinson

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party