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LA1 2BN

Owen Road

Skerton

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Detailed insights for LA1 2BN

Overview

Postcode LA1 2BN 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ryelands Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Skerton & Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from LA1 2BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Skerton & Vale near LA1 2BN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 2BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 2BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRyelands ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryelands Park
0.5 miQuay MeadowMediumWalking directions to Quay Meadow
0.4 miGreen AyreSmallWalking directions to Green Ayre

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
7,167 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.79(+161%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.92(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.54(+28%)
Other theft
6.41(-3%)
Shoplifting
4.49(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
87.43%
Chinese
16
4.19%
Other White
11
2.88%
African
6
1.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.31%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
25.71%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.07%
No qualifications
58
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.43%
Apprenticeship
23
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
37.23%
Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.17%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.11%
Social rents from council
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

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.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 20258, Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BWTerracedFreehold£127,500
07 Nov 202560, Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BWTerracedFreehold£98,500
12 Feb 20263, Pinfold Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2BJTerracedFreehold£120,000
09 Jan 20267, Pinfold Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2BJTerracedFreehold£93,500
31 Oct 202550, Pinfold Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2BJTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the LA1 2BN postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 2BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableChadwick High SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOur Lady's Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 2BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda ExpressOwen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LLWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miPremier Convenience Express12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DUWalking directions to Premier Convenience Express
0.2 miDri Dri's Food3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AWWalking directions to Dri Dri's Food
0.3 miLondis21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLidlKingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BSWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 2BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Sandra Thornberry

Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Geoffrey Martin Gawith

Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert Michael Redfern

Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardSkertonE05014905
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skerton & ValeE02005231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 011BE01025150
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 2BN

Is LA1 2BN (Skerton & Vale) safe?

The area around LA1 2BN records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA1 2BN?

The median sale price around LA1 2BN in Skerton & Vale is £147,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 2BN?

There are 17 schools close to LA1 2BN, including St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Chadwick High School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 2BN?

The closest station to LA1 2BN is Lancaster, about 1,191 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 2BN?

LA1 2BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 2BN (Skerton & Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2BN is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Sandra Thornberry (Labour Party), Geoffrey Martin Gawith (Labour Party) and Robert Michael Redfern (Labour Party).

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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.