Postcode LA1 2BN 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 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 median sale price in Skerton is £157,250 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £113,375 and £195,500. 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.
Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,327 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from LA1 2BN.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2BN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.5 mi | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £157,250 (about £198 per square foot) in Skerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £290,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £193,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 51 | £131,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 7 | £85,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £109,600 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £82,500 | £192,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £217 | £216 | £176 |
| 2026 | £268 | £124 | £229 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | 14, Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BW | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 8, Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BW | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 60, Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BW | Terraced | Freehold | £98,500 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 20, Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 76, Pinfold Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 |
In the LA1 2BN postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Our Lady's Catholic College | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Kingsway Retail Park, Lancaster, LA1 1BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 2BN, 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
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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA1 2BN in Skerton is £157,250 (about £198 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 2BN, including St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Requires improvement), Our Lady's Catholic College (Requires improvement) and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 2BN is Lancaster, about 1,191 m away.
LA1 2BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).