Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

HEYSHAM ROAD, LA3 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYSHAM ROAD, LA3 1DH.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA3 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LA3 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heysham Road, 0.9km from Sandylands in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Heysham North ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA3 1DH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00127483 (shared with 12 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 1DH. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 108,875

2 sales · Mean £ 108,875

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

Crime around LA3 1DH is moderate at 75 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 offences137
Anti-social behaviour109
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime24
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.4 km
  • Little Supermarket0.0 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Tibicar Service Station0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.6 km
  • Beach Train Cafe0.7 km
  • The Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • The Exchange Creative Community CIC0.5 km
  • West End Impact0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • Garden of Eden0.8 km
  • Yang Sing0.8 km
  • Shengs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Spice Room0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Strawberry Gardens0.6 km
  • The Commodore Club0.1 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.9 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.6 km
  • The Exchange0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • HY Two Clifton0.7 km
  • The Sea Crest1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.6 km
  • Heysham Port3.5 km
  • Bare Lane3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield Road0.1 km
  • Fairfield Road0.1 km
  • Stanley Road0.2 km
  • Stanley Road0.2 km
  • Cavendish Road0.2 km