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LA1 5JB

Morecambe Road

Scale Hall

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Overview

Postcode LA1 5JB 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 £225,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,500 and £255,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,797 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Scale Hall & Torrisholme has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from LA1 5JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 5JB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA1 5JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lancaster

N/A

Walking directions to Lancaster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
4,764.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.7(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-22%)
Vehicle crime
2.33(-61%)
Drugs
2.33(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
94.25%
Indian
4
1.28%
Other Asian
4
1.28%
Other White
4
1.28%
Irish
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.88%
Level 3 (A level)
59
23.32%
No qualifications
46
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.81%
Apprenticeship
18
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
42.96%
Owns with a mortgage
50
37.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.37%
Other social rented
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Scale Hall

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £178K – £255K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £235 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
Detached10£303,000£279
Semi-Detached37£225,000£225
Terraced3£150,000£204
Flats3£90,000£182

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£312,500£90,000£208,125£150,000
2026£299,000£91,000£216,500£160,000
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£295£176£219£204
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 5JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202544, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
22 Sept 202510, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
01 Aug 202520, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
23 May 202520, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JASemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
06 May 202628, Cleveleys Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the LA1 5JB 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 5JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Loyne Specialist SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLancaster Ryelands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA1 5JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA1 5JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiMorecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JBWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSpar81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RPWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAsdaOvangle Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JRWalking directions to Asda
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.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

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 5JB, 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 020GE01025155
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA1 5JB

Is LA1 5JB (Scale Hall & Torrisholme) safe?

The area around LA1 5JB records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5JB?

The median sale price around LA1 5JB in Scale Hall is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA1 5JB?

There are 13 schools close to LA1 5JB, including The Loyne Specialist School (Outstanding), Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School (Good) and Lancaster Ryelands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA1 5JB?

The closest station to LA1 5JB is Lancaster, about 1,305 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA1 5JB?

LA1 5JB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA1 5JB (Scale Hall & Torrisholme) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 5JB 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).