Postcode insights

LA1 2HA

Whalley Road

Skerton

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Detailed insights for LA1 2HA

Overview

Postcode LA1 2HA 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 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Skerton & Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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 289 ft away from LA1 2HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Skerton & Vale near LA1 2HA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
8,927.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.26(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.81(+44%)
Shoplifting
8.39(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(-7%)
Drugs
4.52(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
92.55%
Other White
11
3.9%
African
3
1.06%
Irish
2
0.71%
Indian
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
31.72%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.59%
No qualifications
47
20.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.45%
Apprenticeship
18
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Owns outright
41
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
25.4%
Social rents from council
8
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202511, Whalley Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HASemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
10 Jul 202538, Whalley Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HASemi-DetachedFreehold£139,000
25 Apr 202511, Whalley Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HASemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
05 Feb 202516, Central Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 2HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
24 Apr 202690, Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HNTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 2HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySkerton St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBeaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 2HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisons Daily93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miPremier Convenience Express12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DUWalking directions to Premier Convenience Express
0.4 miLondis21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LSWalking directions to Londis

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 2HA, 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 011DE01025152
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 2HA

Is LA1 2HA (Skerton & Vale) safe?

The area around LA1 2HA records about 58 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 2HA?

The median sale price around LA1 2HA 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 2HA?

There are 9 schools close to LA1 2HA, including Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College (Good) and St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA1 2HA?

LA1 2HA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2HA 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).

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.