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Scale Hall

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About

Scale Hall ward lies in the northern part of Lancaster, primarily a residential suburb characterised by a mix of housing types. The area is dominated by post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments integrated throughout. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along Owen Road, serving the everyday needs of the community. The ward is bordered by major transport routes, including the A6 and the railway line, which define its edges.

The Lancaster Canal forms a significant green corridor along the ward's southern boundary, providing a linear route for walking and cycling away from the main roads. The presence of the campus for Lancaster & Morecambe College adds a distinct educational dimension to the local environment. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several small greenspaces and playgrounds dispersed within the housing estates, contributing to the area's practical, neighbourhood-focused character.

Area overview

On average Scale Hall has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 30.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scale Hall is £41,939 per year. The median sale price in Scale Hall is £210,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,250 and £250,000. There are 2 schools in Scale Hall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Scale Hall

Median price: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £169K – £250K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scale Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£303,000£279
Semi-Detached43£210,000£225
Terraced6£155,000£213
Flats5£90,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scale Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scale Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£60,000£128,000£118,500
2017£186,000£127,500£135,000£125,000
2018£197,500£66,500£138,000£118,000
2019£247,500£61,500£152,000£121,250
2020£250,000£78,500£158,500£126,750
2021£192,000£80,750£165,000£126,500
2022£248,500£105,000£183,100£150,000
2023£262,475£88,000£195,000£170,000
2024£297,500£104,000£191,250£150,000
2025£315,000£90,000£208,500£150,000
2026£299,000£91,000£210,000£163,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scale Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scale Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£121£159£159
2017£176£201£161£178
2018£177£123£161£163
2019£196£132£162£142
2020£186£152£176£180
2021£230£134£182£143
2022£229£195£192£205
2023£258£130£202£224
2024£215£233£222£186
2025£272£178£235£188
2026£295£173£221£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scale Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scale Hall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Scale Hall ward.

Local councillors

Hilda Jean Parr

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Phillip Black

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ruth Colbridge

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party