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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 5 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

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Skerton 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£315,000
Flats4£92,250
Semi-Detached35£198,500
Terraced51£135,000

10 years median price trend in Skerton

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

All postcodes in Skerton

LA12AB

Derby Road

LA12EN

Woodlands Road

LA12EP

Ellwood Avenue

LA12AX

Mainway

LA12AD

Derby Road

LA12AL

Lune Street

LA12DP

Alexandra Road

LA12DH

Aldrens Lane

LA26AA

Hammerton Hall Lane

LA12ER

Green Lane

LA12HZ

Leyburn Road

LA12JZ

Farleton Court

LA12DT

Aldrens Lane

LA12TJ

Langton Close

LA12DU

Aldrens Lane

LA12HD

Ripon Avenue

LA12EY

Beaumont Place

LA12AP

Owen Road

LA12DA

Gardner Road

LA12BJ

Pinfold Lane

LA12JB

Tan Hill Drive

LA12HN

Slyne Road

LA12BS

Kent Street

LA12JG

Slyne Road

LA12LD

Tall Trees

LA26LW

Skerton

LA12EZ

Green Lane

LA12BA

Mainway

LA12JN

Vale Road

LA12LQ

Ashton Drive

LA12NN

Edenvale Road

LA12DY

Regal Terrace

LA26BL

Skerton

LA12LG

Owen Road

LA12EQ

Whalley Road

LA12BE

Mainway

LA12LY

Fairhope Avenue

LA12AR

Owen Road

LA12DW

Ashbourne Drive

LA12NB

Barley Cop Lane

LA12AQ

Lune Terrace

LA12JA

Wensley Drive

LA12ND

Baker Street

LA12LZ

Noel Road

LA12NE

Oxford Place

LA12DX

Alden Terrace

LA12HA

Whalley Road

LA12HF

Howgill Avenue

LA12BY

Laburnum Road

LA12LN

Owen Road

LA12DQ

Clarendon Road

LA12AT

Lune Street

LA12NP

Brock Close

LA26FB

Turnpike Fold

LA12JL

Vale Road

Data Sources

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