Postcode LA1 5QU 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Quay Meadow.
Lancaster Central has an average 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 104.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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 per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from LA1 5QU.
Lancaster Central near LA1 5QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
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 5QU.
In the LA1 5QU postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
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 5QU, 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 5QU records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LA1 5QU in Lancaster Central 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 5QU, including Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) (Good), Willow Lane Community Primary School (Good) and Appletree Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 5QU is Lancaster, about 535 m away.
LA1 5QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,346 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 5QU 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.