Postcode LA1 5BE 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 45.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45.0 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from LA1 5BE.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5BE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LA1 5BE postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 101-102 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.