Postcode LA1 2HQ 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 58.1 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 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Skerton & Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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 204 ft away from LA1 2HQ.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2HQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2HQ postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Shell Select | Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
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 2HQ, 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.