Postcode LA1 2BU 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 284 ft away from LA1 2BU.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2BU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 50 | £128,725 | £180 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 | £120 |
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 | £114,500 | £192,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | — | £80,000 | £195,000 | £120,000 |
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 | £226 | £223 | £176 |
| 2026 | — | £120 | £247 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2BU.
In the LA1 2BU 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 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Newton Stores | 3 Langdale Place, Lancaster, LA1 3NS | Walking directions to Newton Stores |
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 2BU, 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 2BU records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around LA1 2BU in Skerton & Vale is £147,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LA1 2BU, including St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Chadwick High School (Good) and Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA1 2BU is Lancaster, about 1,321 m away.
LA1 2BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,548 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 2BU 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).
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.