Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SCOTT ROAD, LA3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTT ROAD, LA3 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

318

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /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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Index Insight: LA3 1AJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA3 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £133,166 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Scott Road, 0.3km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00127445 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA3 1AJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 77,000

3 sales · Mean £ 104,500

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 124,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA3 1AJ is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences170
Anti-social behaviour115
Other theft37
Criminal damage and arson33
Shoplifting28

school Local Schools

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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.2 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.3 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.8 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.7 km
  • Little Supermarket0.9 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Cross Roads Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.3 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Oliver's Cafe1.0 km
  • Star Cafe1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.5 km
  • Garden of Eden0.4 km
  • Yang Sing0.4 km
  • Spice Room0.5 km
  • Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • The Midland Hotel1.0 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.5 km
  • The Sanderling0.6 km
  • The Sea Crest0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Morecambe Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Platform1.0 km
  • The Station1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.0 km
  • Bare Lane2.9 km
  • Heysham Port4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent Park0.1 km
  • Regent Park0.1 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km
  • Heysham School0.2 km