Postcode LA1 5BS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Greaves Park.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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 65 ft away from LA1 5BS.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5BS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greaves Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greaves Park |
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,250 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £192,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 5BS postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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.