Postcode LA2 6BL is located in a rural town, within the Skerton ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton & Caton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halton & Caton is £50,434 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 2.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Halton & Caton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Halton & Caton has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halton & Caton is £50,434 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from LA2 6BL.
Halton & Caton near LA2 6BL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Skerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 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 | 2 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £92,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £198,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skerton
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 LA2 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Sandra Thornberry
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Martin Gawith
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Michael Redfern
Skerton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.