Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SCOTT ROAD, LA3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

266

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 1AL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA3 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scott Road, 0.2km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA3 1AL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00127476 (shared with 8 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 1AL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 134,000

Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around LA3 1AL is moderate at 68 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour128
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft36
Shoplifting27

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 pupils0.5 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.0 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.7 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.8 km
  • Little Supermarket0.8 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Cross Roads Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.2 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Beach House Cafe0.4 km
  • Anchor Housing0.8 km
  • + 9 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

4 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.5 km
  • The Sanderling0.6 km
  • The Sea Crest0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.0 km
  • Bare Lane3.0 km
  • Heysham Port4.0 km

Bus Stops

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