Postcode LA1 5LY 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.1 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 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Freeman's Woods.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 5LY.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5LY has very low 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Freeman's Woods | Large | Walking directions to Freeman's Woods |
| 0.1 mi | Coronation Field | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Field |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | 12 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £158,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marsh
In the LA1 5LY postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
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.