Postcode LA1 5PW 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Freeman's Woods.
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.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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 5PW.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5PW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Freeman's Woods | Large | Walking directions to Freeman's Woods |
| 0.4 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Field | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £347,500 | £311 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £210,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 7 | £173,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 47 | £145,000 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5PW.
In the LA1 5PW postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Fairfield Stores | 6 Sibsey Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DF | Walking directions to Premier - Fairfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Maje Stores | 39 Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1 1TT | Walking directions to Maje 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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gina Dowding
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Mandy Bannon
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Wilkinson
Marsh - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 5PW 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.
The median sale price around LA1 5PW in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £175,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 5PW, including Willow Lane Community Primary School (Good), Appletree Nursery School (Outstanding) and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 5PW is Lancaster, about 437 m away.
LA1 5PW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5PW 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).
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.