Postcode LA1 5WD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lancaster Central is £45,469 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Lancaster Central has a high 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 115.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 246 ft away from LA1 5WD.
Lancaster Central near LA1 5WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.2 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | 12 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £158,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marsh
In the LA1 5WD postcode area, located within Lancaster Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.