Postcode LA1 5JB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 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 6.7% 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 road, approximately 149 ft away from LA1 5JB.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 5JB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lancaster | N/A | Walking directions to Lancaster |
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 5JB postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
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 5JB, 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.