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About

Skerton ward is located north of the River Lune, directly across from Lancaster's historic city centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Owen Road, which serves as a local commercial strip with independent shops and services. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Ryelands Park, featuring extensive green space and sports facilities.

The area is defined by its riverfront, with Skerton Bridge providing a key pedestrian and vehicular link to the city. The bridge itself is a notable structure, a late 18th-century stone arch design. Local life often centres around community institutions like the Lune Park playground and the Ryelands House community centre. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from, yet connected to, the city across the water.

Area overview

On average Skerton has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skerton is £38,257 per year. There are 3 schools in Skerton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Skerton

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £193K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Skerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £360,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£230,000£198
Semi-Detached27£195,000£229
Terraced50£128,725£180
Flats7£80,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,000£83,000£112,000£92,500
2017£221,500£83,000£121,000£97,500
2018£265,000£86,250£133,000£100,000
2019£167,000£84,500£130,000£105,000
2020£221,250£62,500£140,000£96,000
2021£285,000£86,500£155,000£112,000
2022£550,000£99,000£170,000£122,500
2023£240,000£86,000£167,500£120,000
2024£248,750£115,550£168,500£130,000
2025£315,000£114,500£192,500£135,000
2026£80,000£195,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skerton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138£118£135£128
2017£188£124£145£127
2018£185£134£157£118
2019£210£118£153£128
2020£227£118£163£125
2021£250£125£176£146
2022£269£185£208£165
2023£271£137£214£155
2024£211£210£204£161
2025£258£226£223£176
2026£120£247£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Skerton

What is the average house price in Skerton?

The median sale price in Skerton is £147,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Skerton?

Skerton has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Skerton?

Skerton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Skerton sits around rank 7,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Skerton?

The average household income in Skerton is around £38,257 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Skerton?

Skerton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Anna Sandra Thornberry (Labour Party), Geoffrey Martin Gawith (Labour Party) and Robert Michael Redfern (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Skerton

LA12NR

Edenvale Crescent

LA12EW

Green Lane

LA12LS

Noel Road

LA12LE

Craven Court

LA12UT

Pinfold Court

LA12NH

Lindeth Gardens

LA12HL

Owen Road

LA12JD

Tan Hill Drive

LA12HW

Central Avenue

LA12BX

Broadway

LA12AS

Chelsea Mews

LA12BG

Mainway

LA12HG

Howgill Avenue

LA12DG

Bank Road

LA12AJ

Lune Street

LA12JF

Heronsyke

LA12JY

Aughton Court

LA12BW

Norfolk Street

LA12EG

Halton Road

LA12LW

Torrisholme Road

LA12AF

Earl Street

LA12DD

Main Street

LA12BP

Norfolk Street

LA12ES

Green Lane

LA12AW

Owen Road

LA12LX

Clare Road

LA12EE

Mount Avenue

LA12DJ

Ashbourne Road

LA12JJ

Slyne Road

LA12HQ

Richmond Avenue

LA12HU

Slyne Road

LA12AY

Mainway

LA12JH

Slyne Road

LA12DE

Aldrens Lane

LA26ST

Owen Road

LA12TL

Wilton Close

LA12BH

Main Street

LA12RX

Scale Hall Lane

LA12AZ

Mainway

LA12LB

Hornby Court

LA12NA

Lambert Road

LA12LU

Clare Road

LA12EF

Hill Road

LA12LA

Eskrigge Court

LA12LL

Owen Road

LA12ET

Aysgarth Drive

LA12DF

Daisy Street

LA26BJ

Kellet Lane

LA12HE

Whalley Road

LA12RW

Ayrton View

LA12HP

Wray Court

LA12DR

Buller Street

LA12BU

Broadway

LA12LH

Ashton Drive

LA12HY

Newby Drive

LA26AW

Lancaster Road

LA26AN

Lancaster Road

LA12LR

Torrisholme Road

LA12NG

Myndon Street

LA12LP

Elmsdale Close

LA12AE

Albert Road

LA12NW

Edenvale Crescent

LA12HS

Tebay Court

LA12AG

Lord Street

LA12AA

Lune Street

LA12BB

Mainway

LA12HX

Slyne Road

LA12TQ

Coronation Way

LA12HH

Richmond Avenue

LA12DN

Ashbourne Close

LA12HB

Selby Avenue

LA12LJ

Peel Avenue

LA12BF

The Sidings

LA12AH

Lune Street

LA12BT

Norfolk Street

LA12JE

Beaumont Street

LA12EA

Halton Road

LA12BD

Mainway

LA12AN

Captains Row

LA12LT

Clare Road

LA12NT

Ravens Close

LA12DS

Alexandra Road

LA12HR

Alderley Heights

LA12TH

Wetherfield Close

LA12HJ

Bolton Avenue

LA12DB

Gardner Road

LA12JQ

Locka Lane

LA12BN

Owen Road

LA12EL

Pollard Place

LA12NQ

Barley Cop Lane

LA12BQ

Mainway

LA12EH

Woodlands Road

LA12NF

Oxford Street

LA12EJ

Moss Place

LA12NS

Fleet Green

LA12ED

Hill Road

LA12EB

Ruskin Road

LA12BZ

Olive Road

LA26BN

Carus Park

LA26AP

Slyne Road

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.