Postcode LA1 2LG 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 54.5 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Skerton & Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 68 ft away from LA1 2LG.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2LG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
| 0.5 mi | Green Ayre | Small | Walking directions to Green Ayre |
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 2LG postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Express | 12 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Express |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Dri Dri's Food | 3 Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2AW | Walking directions to Dri Dri's Food |
| 0.4 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: 16/01/2026.