LA4 is a postcode district in Lancaster, North West, covering 742 active and 219 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LA4 (16%) is characterised by a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LA4 are around £165k, down 10.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA4 at 427 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 44 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 LA4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LA4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA4 postcode area.
26,051
44
£ 32,650 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
LA4 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 £165k. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Lancaster Road Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Great Wood Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Morecambe Bay Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Auckland Hotel
- Bay Roomz
- Clarendon Hotel
- Lothersdale Hotel
- Strathmore Hotel Ltd
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Johnny's Warehouse Bar and Events Venue
- Bar Eighteen 66
- Bare Village Club
- Bath Hotel
- Boardwalk
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Afters Dessert Parlour
- Anchor Housing
- Anchor Housing
- Bay Street Food @ Harry's Bar
- Bigmans Butchers and Deli
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Pizza Time
- Pizzeria Italia
- AJ's Burger Bar
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bargain Booze
- Acre Moss Stores
- Argos inside
- Bay Sweet Shop
- Carter's Cakes
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Asda Stores Limited
- B and M Retail
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc
- One Stop Stores
- + 4 more
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Area Profile: LA4 · Data under Open Government Licence