Postcode LA1 5LB 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 high crime levels, with around 79.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from LA1 5LB.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5LB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Albert Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Albert Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Greaves Forage Garden | Small | Walking directions to Greaves Forage Garden |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 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 | 17 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £188,500 |
10 year median price trend in Scotforth West
In the LA1 5LB postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dorrington Store | 27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TA | Walking directions to Dorrington Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Green Service Station | Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Bowling Green Service Station |
| 0.4 mi | Booths | Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SG | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 146-148 Greaves Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.