Postcode LA1 5DH is located in an urban city, within the Marsh 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 46.3 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Dallas Road Gardens.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate 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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 278 ft away from LA1 5DH.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £154,750 |
10 year median price trend in Marsh
In the LA1 5DH postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 48 Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1UJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Rose of Sharon | King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LE | Walking directions to Rose of Sharon |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 67 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gina Dowding
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Mandy Bannon
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Wilkinson
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.