Postcode LA1 5PX 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 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 moderate 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 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 5PX.
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5PX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Field | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Field |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | 11 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £154,750 |
10 year median price trend in Marsh
In the LA1 5PX postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5PX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.