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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 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
89
Deprivation level
9/10
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
45.76(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.7(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.88(+55%)
Other theft
5.92(-10%)
Burglary
4.47(-20%)
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 £164,000 in Skerton & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached4£295,625
Flats4£125,750
Semi-Detached44£193,750
Terraced43£135,000

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

LA12LP

Elmsdale Close

LA12LZ

Noel Road

LA12JF

Heronsyke

LA12DW

Ashbourne Drive

LA12JA

Wensley Drive

LA12NQ

Barley Cop Lane

LA12JX

Hammerton Hall Close

LA12AF

Earl Street

LA12HQ

Richmond Avenue

LA12LU

Clare Road

LA12PF

Mayfield Avenue

LA12DF

Daisy Street

LA12HP

Wray Court

LA12HG

Howgill Avenue

LA12JP

Stratford Close

LA12AD

Derby Road

LA12SE

St Chads Drive

LA12BW

Norfolk Street

LA12LT

Clare Road

LA12PG

Price Close

LA12BE

Mainway

LA12BH

Main Street

LA12DD

Main Street

LA12EH

Woodlands Road

LA12ER

Green Lane

LA12PB

Morley Road

LA12JH

Slyne Road

LA12RQ

Torrisholme Road

LA12HE

Whalley Road

LA12ND

Baker Street

LA12BF

The Sidings

LA12JJ

Slyne Road

LA12NR

Edenvale Crescent

LA12NY

Mayfield Avenue

LA12DB

Gardner Road

LA12EP

Ellwood Avenue

LA12ED

Hill Road

LA12JZ

Farleton Court

LA12LJ

Peel Avenue

LA12LW

Torrisholme Road

LA12JB

Tan Hill Drive

LA12LG

Owen Road

LA12HN

Slyne Road

LA12JU

Shakespeare Road

LA12LS

Noel Road

LA12AN

Captains Row

LA12DU

Aldrens Lane

LA12PE

Granville Road

LA12AH

Lune Street

LA12BZ

Olive Road

LA12DQ

Clarendon Road

LA12JQ

Locka Lane

LA12LL

Owen Road

LA12EQ

Whalley Road

LA12EY

Beaumont Place

LA12LY

Fairhope Avenue

LA12NF

Oxford Street

LA12JG

Slyne Road

LA12PD

Morley Close

LA12JL

Vale Road

LA12NN

Edenvale Road

LA12EL

Pollard Place

LA12HB

Selby Avenue

LA12HF

Howgill Avenue

LA12RW

Ayrton View

LA12EJ

Moss Place

LA12HS

Tebay Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.