Postcode LA1 2JH 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 67.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 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 high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from LA1 2JH.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2JH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £164,500 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 | £125,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £193,750 |
| Terraced | 44 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skerton
In the LA1 2JH postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.