Postcode LA1 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Skerton ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Skerton & Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Skerton & Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,548 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from LA1 2AE.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.3 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £92,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £198,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skerton
In the LA1 2AE postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | White Pepper | 38-40 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NY | Walking directions to White Pepper |
| 0.3 mi | Lancaster Halal Store | 7 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR | Walking directions to Lancaster Halal Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 2AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Sandra Thornberry
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Martin Gawith
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Michael Redfern
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.