Postcode insights

LA1 5PP

Willow Lane

Marsh

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Detailed insights for LA1 5PP

Overview

Postcode LA1 5PP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
61.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.5%

Approximately 61.5% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £52,289 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 5PP.

Flood risk

Very low

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5PP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 5PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 5PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.4 miCoronation FieldMediumWalking directions to Coronation Field

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
10,159.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.24(+135%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.79(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.02(+78%)
Public order
8.01(-21%)
Burglary
5.83(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
88.09%
Other White
20
6.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
3.13%
African
4
1.25%
Bangladeshi
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
76
56.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Owns outright
17
12.59%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.59%
Other social rented
7
5.19%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Marsh

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £272K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£347,500£311
Semi-Detached17£210,000£244
Flats7£173,000£236
Terraced47£145,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,998£94,998£170,000£135,000
2017£245,795£129,995£169,995£138,000
2018£240,000£109,995£172,895£135,995
2019£231,998£143,000£168,995£130,000
2020£245,000£110,995£163,500£128,500
2021£285,000£126,000£184,000£140,000
2022£335,000£162,500£248,000£169,000
2023£330,000£140,000£189,080£149,000
2024£320,000£137,500£220,000£159,500
2025£340,000£160,500£226,000£157,000
2026£350,000£213,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£180£184£177
2017£213£206£195£180
2018£219£194£212£185
2019£226£214£192£168
2020£225£189£197£181
2021£248£201£214£186
2022£284£244£235£201
2023£288£246£228£212
2024£290£247£237£232
2025£311£233£247£214
2026£301£249£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 20258, Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£108,000
29 Aug 202521, Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PRTerracedFreehold£150,000
31 Jul 202553, Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
30 Jun 202555, Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PRTerracedFreehold£157,000
28 Mar 202535, Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PRTerracedFreehold£128,500

Schools

In the LA1 5PP postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 5PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWillow Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)Other independent school

Good

0.2 miNurseryAppletree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 5PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSparWillow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5NAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miPremier - Fairfield Stores6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DFWalking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores
0.4 miMaje Stores39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TTWalking directions to Maje Stores
0.5 miAldiMorecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JBWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 5PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gina Dowding

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Mandy Bannon

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Nick Wilkinson

Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardMarshE05014898
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth WestE02005237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 017BE01025101
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 5PP

Is LA1 5PP (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) safe?

The area around LA1 5PP records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA1 5PP?

The median sale price around LA1 5PP in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £175,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 5PP?

There are 14 schools close to LA1 5PP, including Willow Lane Community Primary School (Good), Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good) and Appletree Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 5PP?

The closest station to LA1 5PP is Lancaster, about 477 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 5PP?

LA1 5PP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 5PP (Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5PP is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gina Dowding (Green Party), Mandy Bannon (Green Party) and Nick Wilkinson (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.