Postcode LA1 5BB is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £143,250 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £226,250. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,532 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 38 ft away from LA1 5BB.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5BB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 (about £201 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £242,000 | £217 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 32 | £126,250 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109,000 | £253,000 | £224,250 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | £105,000 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £110,000 | £225,500 | £249,500 |
| 2020 | £108,000 | £210,000 | £202,500 |
| 2021 | £120,500 | £286,000 | £289,250 |
| 2022 | £128,250 | £188,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £125,000 | £280,000 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £115,000 | £350,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £126,250 | £210,000 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £380,000 | £242,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £223 | £169 |
| 2017 | £171 | £182 | £185 |
| 2018 | £171 | £204 | £200 |
| 2019 | £171 | £181 | £168 |
| 2020 | £172 | £212 | £176 |
| 2021 | £184 | £203 | £194 |
| 2022 | £201 | £140 | £213 |
| 2023 | £196 | £247 | £229 |
| 2024 | £172 | £271 | £210 |
| 2025 | £197 | £199 | £214 |
| 2026 | £199 | £258 | £230 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 9, Brook Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SL | Terraced | Freehold | £337,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 8, Brook Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SL | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 64, Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SH | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 53, Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SH | Terraced | Freehold | £314,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 25, Ushers Meadow, Lancaster, LA1 1FB | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the LA1 5BB postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Farley
Castle - Elected 21 May 2026
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 5BB records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA1 5BB in Castle is £143,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LA1 5BB, including Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding), Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good) and Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 5BB is Lancaster, about 772 m away.
LA1 5BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5BB is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Farley (Green Party).