LA1 2NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravens Close, 0.4km from Skerton in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Skerton East ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA1 2NT are sourced from Output Area E00127644 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENS CLOSE, LA1 2NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENS CLOSE, LA1 2NT.
304
40
£ 33,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA1 2NT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LA1 2NT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £78k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA1 2NT. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 78,500
1 sales · Mean £ 78,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA1 2NT is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic College
The Loyne Specialist School
Chadwick High School
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Castle View Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wagon and Horses0.9 km
- Vale of Lune R.U.F.C0.9 km
- Lancaster Railway Club0.8 km
- The George & Dragon1.0 km
- The New Melbourne Pub0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Quite Simply French0.9 km
- Cafe Irresistible0.8 km
- Maritime Museum0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Barley Cop Chippy0.2 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Go Burrito0.9 km
- Eating Plus0.5 km
- Scale Hall Plaice0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Convenience Express0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Ryelands Mini Market0.4 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Londis0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster1.5 km
- Bare Lane2.4 km
- Morecambe4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Noel Road0.1 km
- Fairhope Avenue0.1 km
- Hathaway Road0.1 km
- Hathaway Road0.2 km
- Clare Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA12NT · Data under Open Government Licence