Postcode LA1 2SD is located in an urban city, within the Scale Hall area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Scale Hall & Torrisholme area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £42,829 per year. The median sale price in Scale Hall is £210,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,500 and £250,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.9 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.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,233 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from LA1 2SD.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 2SD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ryelands Park | Large | Walking directions to Ryelands Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £303,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 | £224 |
| Terraced | 6 | £155,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 5 | £90,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £315,000 | £90,000 | £208,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £299,000 | £91,000 | £210,000 | £163,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £272 | £178 | £235 | £188 |
| 2026 | £295 | £173 | £221 | £225 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 31, Bowland Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 16, Bowland Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 51, Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, LA1 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 37, Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, LA1 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 26, Watery Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £119,000 |
In the LA1 2SD postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Loyne Specialist School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2014. | |
The Loyne Specialist School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2014
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| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Lancaster and Morecambe College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Lancaster and Morecambe College ratingInspection information
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 2SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 21 Noel Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 93 Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 2SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hilda Jean Parr
Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Phillip Black
Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Ruth Colbridge
Scale Hall - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 2SD records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around LA1 2SD in Scale Hall is £210,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LA1 2SD, including Lancaster Ryelands Primary School (Good), The Loyne Specialist School (Outstanding) and Lancaster and Morecambe College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA1 2SD is Lancaster, about 1,419 m away.
LA1 2SD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2SD 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).