Postcode LA1 2JR is located in an urban city, within the Scale Hall ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Skerton & Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.8 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Skerton & Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 2JR.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2JR 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.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £206,375 in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £206,375 |
| Terraced | 5 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scale Hall
In the LA1 2JR postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
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: 01/01/2026.