Postcode LA1 2BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 75.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LA1 2BG.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.3 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 2BG postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.2 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Newton Stores | 3 Langdale Place, Lancaster, LA1 3NS | Walking directions to Newton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2BG, 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.