LA3 1AR is a mixed residential area on Devonshire 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 1AR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00127445 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LA3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LA3 1AR.
318
40
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA3 1AR 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 40, LA3 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA3 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 128,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA3 1AR is moderate at 55 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
Bay Leadership Academy
West End Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Mossgate Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Beaches Mini Market0.9 km
- Evolution Supplements0.9 km
- Supersave Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cross Roads Convenience Store0.8 km
- Eggcup0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Church by the Bay0.4 km
- Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- The Beach House Cafe0.6 km
- Anchor Housing0.9 km
- More Music0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Garden of Eden0.6 km
- Yang Sing0.6 km
- Spice Room0.7 km
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- HY Two Clifton0.7 km
- The Sanderling0.7 km
- The Sea Crest0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Boardwalk0.8 km
- Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.7 km
- The Exchange0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B and M Retail0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe1.1 km
- Bare Lane2.9 km
- Heysham Port4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Park0.1 km
- Regent Park0.1 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Heysham School0.2 km
- Regency Caravan Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA31AR · Data under Open Government Licence