Postcode LA1 5HW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.3 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 road, approximately 312 ft away from LA1 5HW.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 5HW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £206,375 |
| Terraced | 7 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scale Hall
In the LA1 5HW postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JR | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for LA1 5HW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.