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LA1 2SJ

Malham Close

Scale Hall

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Detailed insights for LA1 2SJ

Overview

Postcode LA1 2SJ 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 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 nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Scale Hall & Torrisholme has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £42,829 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 270 ft away from LA1 2SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 2SJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,975.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.79(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(-3%)
Public order
5.55(-45%)
Shoplifting
5.55(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
95.81%
Irish
6
1.94%
Other White
3
0.97%
Pakistani
2
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
67
25.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
20.77%
No qualifications
34
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
51.13%
Owns with a mortgage
50
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 2SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 20254, Meadow View, Watery Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2SLTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Sept 20252, Ainsdale Close, Lancaster, LA1 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
14 Mar 202524, Ainsdale Close, Lancaster, LA1 2SFTerracedFreehold£211,500
31 Mar 20257, Broken Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2STDetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Mar 20254, Broken Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2STDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the LA1 2SJ postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Loyne Specialist SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2SJ

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

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 2SJ, 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)Scale Hall & TorrisholmeE02006871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 020FE01025153
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 2SJ

Is LA1 2SJ (Scale Hall & Torrisholme) safe?

The area around LA1 2SJ 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.

What is the average house price near LA1 2SJ?

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

What schools are near LA1 2SJ?

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

How deprived is the area around LA1 2SJ?

LA1 2SJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 2SJ (Scale Hall & Torrisholme) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 2SJ 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.