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LA1 5XD

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Scotforth West

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Detailed insights for LA1 5XD

Overview

Postcode LA1 5XD is located in an urban city, within the Scotforth West ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greaves Forage Garden.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 5XD.

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West near LA1 5XD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 5XD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 5XD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreaves Forage GardenSmallWalking directions to Greaves Forage Garden

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
945.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.27(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.19(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-43%)
Burglary
4.08(-26%)
Other theft
4.08(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
82.94%
Indian
19
4.99%
Other White
18
4.72%
Irish
7
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.05%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
189
57.45%
No qualifications
49
14.89%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.51%
Apprenticeship
9
2.74%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
61.81%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.47%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Scotforth West

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £328K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Scotforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £1,398,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scotforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£625,000£351
Semi-Detached8£279,250£286
Terraced28£191,250£216
Flats22£99,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scotforth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£94,250£194,000£150,000
2017£387,500£184,999£160,000£148,500
2018£370,000£140,000£213,500£128,670
2019£371,500£103,000£182,000£147,625
2020£430,000£115,000£172,500£150,000
2021£445,000£134,975£254,000£160,000
2022£625,050£113,750£218,000£187,500
2023£546,150£119,000£302,500£187,500
2024£485,000£110,000£212,000£173,000
2025£445,000£117,500£250,000£192,500
2026£645,000£80,000£325,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£150£205£155
2017£230£303£187£159
2018£227£203£197£160
2019£247£203£192£175
2020£235£180£223£178
2021£253£192£224£192
2022£280£204£243£230
2023£327£181£287£214
2024£313£175£238£212
2025£326£203£250£225
2026£355£104£318£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scotforth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scotforth West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5XD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5XD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 20251, Squirrel Chase, Lancaster, LA1 5BFDetachedFreehold£725,000
10 Mar 2026Green Glade, Haverbreaks Road, Lancaster, LA1 5BJDetachedFreehold£645,000
13 Nov 2025The Spinney, Haverbreaks Road, Lancaster, LA1 5BJDetachedFreehold£700,000
23 Sept 20256, Haverbreaks Place, Lancaster, LA1 5BHDetachedFreehold£850,000
24 Feb 20262, Rennie Court, Lancaster, LA1 5XEDetachedFreehold£795,000

Schools

In the LA1 5XD postcode area, located within Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 5XD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryRipley St Thomas Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableJamea Al KautharOther independent school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryLancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5XD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 5XD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miDorrington Store27 Franklin Street, Lancaster, LA1 4TAWalking directions to Dorrington Store

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 5XD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abi Mills

Scotforth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Tim Hamilton-Cox

Scotforth West - 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
WardScotforth WestE05014903
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth WestE02005237
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 017FE01025146
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 5XD

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

The area around LA1 5XD records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5XD?

The median sale price around LA1 5XD in Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West is £188,500 (about £220 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 5XD?

There are 9 schools close to LA1 5XD, including Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Outstanding), Jamea Al Kauthar (Good) and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 5XD?

The closest station to LA1 5XD is Lancaster, about 1,260 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 5XD?

LA1 5XD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,970 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5XD is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abi Mills (Green Party) and Tim Hamilton-Cox (Green Party).

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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.