Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

OLDEST BARN MEWS, LA3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDEST BARN MEWS, LA3 1BF.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

41

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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 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, LA3 1BF 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.

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LA3 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldest Barn Mews, 0.3km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA3 1BF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00127493 (shared with 7 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 1BF. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

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

Crime around LA3 1BF is moderate at 89 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 offences241
Anti-social behaviour158
Criminal damage and arson61
Other theft40
Vehicle crime34

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.2 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.2 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 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.6 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.8 km
  • Little Supermarket0.8 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Cross Roads Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.1 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.4 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 Room0.4 km
  • Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • The Midland Hotel1.0 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.4 km
  • The Sanderling0.5 km
  • The Sea Crest0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Platform1.0 km
  • The Station1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 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 Lane3.1 km
  • Heysham Port4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Hotel0.1 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km
  • Heysham School0.2 km
  • Heysham School0.2 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km