Postcode LA1 2JW 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 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
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 147.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA1 2JW.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2JW 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 50 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 | 10 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scale Hall
In the LA1 2JW postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.