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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

LA12PW

Greenset Close

LA12EB

Ruskin Road

LA12LT

Clare Road

LA12LN

Owen Road

LA12AA

Lune Street

LA12TH

Wetherfield Close

LA12JD

Tan Hill Drive

LA12SE

St Chads Drive

LA12AQ

Lune Terrace

LA12EW

Green Lane

LA12LU

Clare Road

LA12PD

Morley Close

LA12HP

Wray Court

LA12HR

Alderley Heights

LA12EQ

Whalley Road

LA12LB

Hornby Court

LA12EN

Woodlands Road

LA12JE

Beaumont Street

LA12AZ

Mainway

LA12TQ

Coronation Way

LA12BZ

Olive Road

LA12NS

Fleet Green

LA12LW

Torrisholme Road

LA12DF

Daisy Street

LA12JL

Vale Road

LA12AP

Owen Road

LA12JR

Greenset Close

LA12JY

Aughton Court

LA12AD

Derby Road

LA12LG

Owen Road

LA12ND

Baker Street

LA12BS

Kent Street

LA12AH

Lune Street

LA12PB

Morley Road

LA12HW

Central Avenue

LA12EE

Mount Avenue

LA12NR

Edenvale Crescent

LA12JQ

Locka Lane

LA12JN

Vale Road

LA12DD

Main Street

LA12EG

Halton Road

LA12DU

Aldrens Lane

LA12LX

Clare Road

LA12EY

Beaumont Place

LA12EF

Hill Road

LA12HJ

Bolton Avenue

LA12BP

Norfolk Street

LA12DY

Regal Terrace

LA12HH

Richmond Avenue

LA12NH

Lindeth Gardens

LA12JW

Hathaway Road

LA12SN

St Chad's Drive

LA12NP

Brock Close

LA12DB

Gardner Road

LA12TJ

Langton Close

LA12LA

Eskrigge Court

LA12BB

Mainway

LA12JJ

Slyne Road

LA12BF

The Sidings

LA12NN

Edenvale Road

LA12NY

Mayfield Avenue

LA12RX

Scale Hall Lane

LA12JS

Shakespeare Road

LA12HD

Ripon Avenue

LA12AF

Earl Street

LA12ER

Green Lane

LA12DS

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

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