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LA1 2PD

Morley Close

Scale Hall

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Detailed insights for LA1 2PD

Overview

Postcode LA1 2PD 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 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ryelands Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Skerton & Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Skerton & Vale is £37,385 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from LA1 2PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Skerton & Vale near LA1 2PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 2PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA1 2PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRyelands ParkLargeWalking directions to Ryelands Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
8,074.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.57(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.94(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.1(+157%)
Other theft
10.43(+58%)
Burglary
6.71(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
91.15%
Other White
13
5%
Indian
3
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.77%
Other
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
32.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
21.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
40%
Owns with a mortgage
36
31.3%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Scale Hall

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scale Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£340,000£270
Semi-Detached32£222,500£223
Terraced5£130,000£188
Flats2£91,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scale Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scale Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£60,000£128,000£118,500
2017£186,000£127,500£135,000£125,000
2018£197,500£66,500£138,000£118,000
2019£247,500£61,500£152,000£121,250
2020£250,000£78,500£158,500£126,750
2021£192,000£80,750£165,000£126,500
2022£248,500£105,000£183,100£150,000
2023£262,475£88,000£195,000£170,000
2024£297,500£104,000£191,250£150,000
2025£340,000£90,000£206,375£150,000
2026£302,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scale Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scale Hall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£121£159£159
2017£176£201£161£178
2018£177£123£161£163
2019£196£132£162£142
2020£186£152£176£180
2021£230£134£182£143
2022£229£195£192£205
2023£258£130£202£224
2024£215£233£222£186
2025£267£178£235£188
2026£282£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scale Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scale Hall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202511, Harcourt Road, Lancaster, LA1 2NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
16 Feb 202682, Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
20 Mar 202625, Edenvale Crescent, Lancaster, LA1 2NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,500
23 Feb 2026115, Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
04 Nov 2025120, Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the LA1 2PD postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA1 2PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLancaster Ryelands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySkerton St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Loyne Specialist SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 2PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miLondis21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miRyelands Mini Mart147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RAWalking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart
0.4 miSpar79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSpar81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RPWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA1 2PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilda Jean Parr

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Phillip Black

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ruth Colbridge

Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardScale HallE05014901
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skerton & ValeE02005231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 011EE01025154
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 2PD

Is LA1 2PD (Skerton & Vale) safe?

The area around LA1 2PD records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 2PD?

The median sale price around LA1 2PD in Skerton & Vale is £220,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 2PD?

There are 13 schools close to LA1 2PD, including Lancaster Ryelands Primary School (Good), Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Loyne Specialist School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 2PD?

The closest station to LA1 2PD is Lancaster, about 1,557 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 2PD?

LA1 2PD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 2PD (Skerton & Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2PD is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hilda Jean Parr (Labour Party), Phillip Black (Labour Party) and Ruth Colbridge (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.