Postcode LA1 5JE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 74.8% 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 of residents in Scale Hall & Torrisholme is £40,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from LA1 5JE.
Scale Hall & Torrisholme near LA1 5JE 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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Scale Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Scale Hall
In the LA1 5JE postcode area, located within Scale Hall & Torrisholme, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 5JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 81-83 Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Gulf Shop | Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA3 3PF | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Ryelands Mini Mart | 147 Ryelands Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RA | Walking directions to Ryelands Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.