Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SKIPTON STREET, LA4 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPTON STREET, LA4 4AR.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /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: LA4 4AR 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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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA4 4AR spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k.

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

LA4 4AR is an up-and-coming urban area on Skipton Street, 0.4km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA4 4AR offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 LA4 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00127575 (shared with 217 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 LA4 4AR. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

2 sales · Mean £ 112,500

Semi-Detached

£ 94,500

1 sales · Mean £ 94,500

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

Crime rates near LA4 4AR are high at 229 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour210
Violence and sexual offences203
Criminal damage and arson83
Shoplifting51
Public order40

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe Bay Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils1.3 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils1.3 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.3 km
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Lancaster Road Primary School

Good584 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • The Well Communities CIC1.0 km
  • Carleton Stores0.4 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.4 km
  • Pedder Street News0.2 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Shipping Lanes Hotel0.9 km
  • Auckland Hotel0.5 km
  • Yacht Bay View0.9 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.5 km
  • The Broadwater Guest House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.6 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.2 km
  • The Pier0.4 km
  • WC's Bar1.0 km
  • Bath Hotel0.1 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Sanctuary0.3 km
  • Saffron0.0 km
  • Rita's Cafe0.2 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • China Chef0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Pizzeria Italia0.3 km
  • Poulton Square Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • The Pizza King0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.2 km
  • Bare Lane2.2 km
  • Lancaster4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Eric Morecambe Memorial0.1 km
  • Eric Morecambe Memorial0.1 km
  • Winter Gardens0.2 km
  • Winter Gardens0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km