Postcode insights

LA1 5PS

Willow Lane

Marsh

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Detailed insights for LA1 5PS

Overview

Postcode LA1 5PS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Freeman's Woods.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average 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.

Crime level

5/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 5PS.

Flood risk

Very low

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5PS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 5PS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 5PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFreeman's WoodsLargeWalking directions to Freeman's Woods
0.3 miCoronation FieldMediumWalking directions to Coronation Field

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
9,505.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.08(+40%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.68(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(-9%)
Shoplifting
5.35(-7%)
Other crime
4.93(+99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
84.97%
Chinese
6
3.47%
Other White
6
3.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.73%
Irish
3
1.73%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
54.61%
Level 3 (A level)
27
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.18%
No qualifications
14
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
42.5%
Owns outright
24
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
22.5%
Other social rented
2
2.5%
Social rents from council
1
1.25%
Total households: 80

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 5PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202629, Cavendish Street, Lancaster, LA1 5QATerracedFreehold£160,000
03 Mar 202526, Cavendish Street, Lancaster, LA1 5QATerracedFreehold£108,000
07 Feb 202523, Cavendish Street, Lancaster, LA1 5QATerracedFreehold£214,000
01 Mar 202537, Coverdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 5PYTerracedFreehold£173,000
05 May 202616, Allandale Gardens, Lancaster, LA1 5JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the LA1 5PS postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 5PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryAppletree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryWillow Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5PS

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

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 5PS, 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 017AE01025100
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 5PS

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

The area around LA1 5PS records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5PS?

The median sale price around LA1 5PS 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 5PS?

There are 10 schools close to LA1 5PS, including Appletree Nursery School (Outstanding), Willow Lane Community Primary School (Good) and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 5PS?

The closest station to LA1 5PS is Lancaster, about 596 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 5PS?

LA1 5PS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5PS 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.