Postcode LA1 5AP is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 5AP.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £1,398,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £259,950 |
| Terraced | 25 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 5AP postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Mills
Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Hamilton-Cox
Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.