Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

PLOVER DRIVE, LA3 2SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOVER DRIVE, LA3 2SL.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA3 2SL — age 38, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £153k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA3 2SL is a safe, established residential area on Plover Drive, 0.7km from Heysham in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Heysham South ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 2SL are sourced from Output Area E00170167 (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 2SL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 153,000

3 sales · Mean £ 160,333

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

LA3 2SL has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Possession of weapons3

school Local Schools

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Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School

Good372 pupils0.4 km
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Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good247 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Half Moon Bay Cafe0.6 km
  • Heysham Golf Club0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Hall Inn0.8 km
  • Duke of Rothesay0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Beech Stores0.7 km
  • Trumacar Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heysham Port1.4 km
  • Morecambe4.1 km
  • Bare Lane5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hessam Heights0.2 km
  • Redshank Drive0.2 km
  • Bell Aire Park0.2 km
  • Bell Aire Park0.2 km
  • Brooklands Drive0.3 km