Postcode LA1 2BZ 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 high crime levels, with around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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 of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 2BZ.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2BZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Skerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | 4 | £295,625 |
| Flats | 4 | £106,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £192,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Skerton
In the LA1 2BZ postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.2 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 | Newton Stores | 3 Langdale Place, Lancaster, LA1 3NS | Walking directions to Newton Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.