Area Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA3 postcode area.

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Population

25,128

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA3 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.

home £216,753 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 is a postcode district in Lancaster, North West, covering 740 active and 197 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA3 (12%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA3 are around £216k, up 9.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA3 at 373 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3229
Anti-social behaviour2768
Criminal damage and arson821
Other theft529
Shoplifting384

school Local Schools

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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils
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Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School

Good372 pupils
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Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School

Good311 pupils
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Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good247 pupils
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Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils
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Morecambe Road School

Good169 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Globe Hotel
  • HY Two Clifton
  • Six Acres
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Duke of Rothesay
  • Golden Ball Limited
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club
  • Old Hall Inn
  • Strawberry Gardens
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Beach Train Cafe
  • Caffe Pausa, Dunelm Mill
  • Charlie's Cafe & Convenience Store
  • Church by the Bay
  • Curiosity Corner Cafe
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food
  • Lidl
  • Tesco Express
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market
  • KPN Stores Ltd
  • Late Shop
  • Little Supermarket
  • McColls
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chickers & WaffleX
  • Fish & Chips
  • Garden of Eden
  • Golden Sunrise
  • Max Chinese Takeaway
  • + 12 more