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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, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£146,250
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £193K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £146,250 (about £185 per square foot) in Skerton & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skerton & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£230,000£198
Semi-Detached31£195,000£226
Terraced51£129,950£179
Flats7£80,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skerton & Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skerton & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151,000£83,000£112,000£93,750
2017£215,000£83,000£120,000£95,250
2018£250,500£86,250£130,000£96,000
2019£167,000£84,000£125,000£102,500
2020£187,250£73,000£140,000£96,000
2021£222,500£78,250£150,000£112,000
2022£123,000£99,000£160,000£120,000
2023£240,000£88,000£165,000£122,500
2024£248,750£115,550£162,000£132,500
2025£315,000£114,500£191,250£135,000
2026£80,000£195,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skerton & Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skerton & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£118£135£128
2017£186£124£142£125
2018£180£134£154£118
2019£210£116£144£128
2020£181£127£154£123
2021£231£118£173£145
2022£131£185£191£164
2023£271£130£206£155
2024£211£210£198£158
2025£258£226£223£173
2026£120£238£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skerton & Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.