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Skerton & Vale

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About

Skerton & Vale lies north of the River Lune, forming part of Lancaster's urban area on the river's northern bank. The ward includes residential streets of older terraced houses and post-war estates, local shops, primary schools and community facilities. Skerton Bridge spans the Lune here and provides one of the main road links into Lancaster city centre and the railway station. Regular bus services run through the area, and a network of footpaths and quieter streets gives direct access to the city centre without using the main trunk roads.
Along the riverbank there are patches of green space and riverside paths used by walkers and cyclists, while side streets host allotments and playing fields used by local clubs. Community groups run activities from local centres and parish halls, and small retail parades meet everyday shopping needs. The ward's position on the northern bank of the Lune makes its streets visually connected to the city centre across the bridge and offers straightforward routes into Lancaster's shops, services and transport links.

Area overview

On average Skerton & Vale has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year. There are 4 schools in Skerton & Vale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skerton & Vale is home to around 8,283 people, with a population density of about 5,073.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skerton & Vale Population
8,283
Population density
5,073.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.05(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.22(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.09(+68%)
Other theft
6.16(-7%)
Burglary
4.35(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,350
88.74%
Other White
408
4.93%
Chinese
69
0.83%
African
59
0.71%
Other Asian
56
0.68%
Total population: 8,283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,707
25.64%
No qualifications
1,441
21.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,312
19.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 6,658

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,036
27.75%
Owns outright
996
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
678
18.16%
Social rents from council
669
17.92%
Other social rented
219
5.87%
Total households: 3,734

Property prices in Skerton & Vale

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Skerton & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skerton & Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skerton & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced51£135,000
Flats4£92,250
Semi-Detached38£196,250
Detached2£315,000

10 years median price trend in Skerton & Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skerton & Vale.

All postcodes in Skerton & Vale

LA12BU

Broadway

LA12LL

Owen Road

LA12JU

Shakespeare Road

LA12NA

Lambert Road

LA12TL

Wilton Close

LA12JG

Slyne Road

LA12NF

Oxford Street

LA12HY

Newby Drive

LA12DT

Aldrens Lane

LA12BJ

Pinfold Lane

LA12BT

Norfolk Street

LA12RW

Ayrton View

LA12LJ

Peel Avenue

LA12DH

Aldrens Lane

LA12LE

Craven Court

LA12ED

Hill Road

LA12EA

Halton Road

LA12AT

Lune Street

LA12BQ

Mainway

LA12HA

Whalley Road

LA12JT

Shakespeare Road

LA12AJ

Lune Street

LA12BY

Laburnum Road

LA12NG

Myndon Street

LA12EH

Woodlands Road

LA12LR

Torrisholme Road

LA12DQ

Clarendon Road

LA12BN

Owen Road

LA12JP

Stratford Close

LA12HX

Slyne Road

LA12JF

Heronsyke

LA12AB

Derby Road

LA12LY

Fairhope Avenue

LA12HG

Howgill Avenue

LA12AR

Owen Road

LA12NT

Ravens Close

LA12JA

Wensley Drive

LA12LQ

Ashton Drive

LA12HF

Howgill Avenue

LA12PN

Greenset Close

LA12JZ

Farleton Court

LA12NX

Mayfield Avenue

LA12NE

Oxford Place

LA12LZ

Noel Road

LA12BD

Mainway

LA12AW

Owen Road

LA12NU

Longlands Road

LA12HZ

Leyburn Road

LA12BE

Mainway

LA12BH

Main Street

LA12BX

Broadway

LA12LP

Elmsdale Close

LA12DP

Alexandra Road

LA12DG

Bank Road

LA12PG

Price Close

LA12BW

Norfolk Street

LA12PE

Granville Road

LA12JH

Slyne Road

LA12EL

Pollard Place

LA12HS

Tebay Court

LA12AX

Mainway

LA12PH

Barley Cop Lane

LA12NB

Barley Cop Lane

LA12DR

Buller Street

LA12DA

Gardner Road

LA12NW

Edenvale Crescent

LA12HN

Slyne Road

LA12EP

Ellwood Avenue

LA12BG

Mainway

LA12DX

Alden Terrace

LA12PQ

Morley Road

LA12AN

Captains Row

LA12HU

Slyne Road

LA12PP

Barley Cop Lane

LA12DW

Ashbourne Drive

LA12DJ

Ashbourne Road

LA12NZ

Harcourt Road

LA12HQ

Richmond Avenue

LA12NQ

Barley Cop Lane

LA12HL

Owen Road

LA12LD

Tall Trees

LA12HB

Selby Avenue

LA12PF

Mayfield Avenue

LA12AS

Chelsea Mews

LA12JX

Hammerton Hall Close

LA12AG

Lord Street

LA12EJ

Moss Place

LA12JB

Tan Hill Drive

LA12AL

Lune Street

LA12DN

Ashbourne Close

LA12PA

Granville Road

LA12UT

Pinfold Court

LA12LH

Ashton Drive

LA12BA

Mainway

LA12LS

Noel Road

LA12DE

Aldrens Lane

LA12AE

Albert Road

LA12AY

Mainway

LA12RQ

Torrisholme Road

LA12HE

Whalley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.