Postcode LA1 5BD is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £44,400 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Dallas Road Gardens.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £44,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 8 ft away from LA1 5BD.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5BD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,050,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 5BD postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5BD
| 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 | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.