Property profile

8 Ruskin Road

Map showing 8, Ruskin Road, Lancaster

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£120,000

Terraced sold in Skerton

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Feb 2026
£105,000Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+23% per yearLancaster annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +3.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £181 per sq ft
£220 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£39 per sq ft (+21%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Skerton
£131,000Estimate vs local median: −£13,000 (−9.6%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area50 m² / 538 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Oct 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Feb 2026£105,000+17%
21 Aug 2012£90,000-8%
14 Aug 2008£98,000+51%
14 Feb 2006£65,000-

Local market

Property prices in Skerton

Median price: £152,500
Price per sq ft: £190
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £195K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £190 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
Detached2£290,000£249
Semi-Detached34£191,250£224
Terraced53£131,000£181
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£350,000£82,500£192,500£125,850
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£218£178
2026£301£124£235£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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20268, Ruskin Road, Lancaster, LA1 2EBTerracedFreehold£105,000
28 Nov 20252A, Ruskin Road, Lancaster, LA1 2EBTerracedFreehold£107,000
17 Apr 20251, Halton Road, Lancaster, LA1 2EATerracedFreehold£192,000
22 Sept 202571, Alexandra Road, Lancaster, LA1 2DPTerracedFreehold£110,000
11 Jun 202646, Clarendon Road, Lancaster, LA1 2DQTerracedFreehold£107,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold100 m²£148,000 (2024)
2, Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold49 m²£79,000 (2004)
2A, Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold114 m²£107,000 (2025)
4, Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold50 m²£88,000 (2022)
5 Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold62 m²£91,000 (2017)
6 Ruskin Road, Lancaster-50 m²-
7, Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold52 m²£59,000 (2008)
9 Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold50 m²£88,000 (2013)
10 Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold51 m²£87,000 (2016)
11, Ruskin Road, LancasterFreehold42 m²£89,500 (2011)

Area insights for LA1 2EB

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Overview

Postcode LA1 2EB is located in an urban city, within the Skerton area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Skerton & Vale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year. The median sale price in Skerton is £152,500 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,625 and £195,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ryelands Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,524 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Skerton & Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 2EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Skerton & Vale near LA1 2EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 2EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyelands ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryelands Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,399.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.76(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.72(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.46(+27%)
Vehicle crime
3.67(-39%)
Public order
2.75(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
86.59%
Chinese
7
2.54%
Other White
7
2.54%
Other
5
1.81%
Indian
4
1.45%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
83
34.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.2%
No qualifications
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
41.22%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.24%
Owns outright
27
20.61%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.11%
Social rents from council
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Schools

In the LA1 2EB postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 2EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySkerton St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableChadwick High SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 2EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 2EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Convenience Express12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DUWalking directions to Premier Convenience Express
0.3 miAsda ExpressOwen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LLWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miShell SelectCaton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PEWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miSpar79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLondis21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LSWalking directions to Londis