Postcode LA1 5BF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.5 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Greaves Forage Garden.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 5BF.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5BF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,250 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £114,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £188,500 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 5BF postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.