Postcode LA1 2TJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Skerton & Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Skerton & Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Skerton & Vale is £33,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from LA1 2TJ.
Skerton & Vale near LA1 2TJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 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 | 3 | £311,250 |
| Flats | 3 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skerton
In the LA1 2TJ postcode area, located within Skerton & Vale, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 2TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PE | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 79 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2HL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.