Postcode LA1 2RB is located in an urban city, within the Scale Hall ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Scale Hall & Torrisholme area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £42,829 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ryelands Park.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £42,829 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 22 ft away from LA1 2RB.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 2RB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 | Quay Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Quay Meadow |
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 2RB postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.