Postcode LA1 2JQ 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 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from LA1 2JQ.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2JQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 50 | £128,725 | £180 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2JQ.
In the LA1 2JQ postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 2JQ, 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
The area around LA1 2JQ records about 65 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.
The median sale price around LA1 2JQ in Skerton & Vale is £147,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LA1 2JQ, 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.
LA1 2JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2JQ 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).
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.