Postcode LA1 2DG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.1 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.8% 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 222 ft away from LA1 2DG.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2DG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
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 2DG postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2DG
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 2DG, 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.