Postcode LA1 5NP is located in an urban city, within the Marsh ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Lancaster Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Lancaster Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lancaster Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lancaster Central is £36,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from LA1 5NP.
Lancaster Central near LA1 5NP 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Dallas Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Dallas Road Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Dalton Square | Small | Walking directions to Dalton Square |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £142,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £156,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marsh
In the LA1 5NP postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5NP
| 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 | Morrisons Daily | 18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Rose of Sharon | King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LE | Walking directions to Rose of Sharon |
| 0.3 mi | Hope | 52 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH | Walking directions to Hope |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.