LA4 4BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Northumberland Street, 0.3km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA4 4BA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00127575 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, LA4 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, LA4 4BA.
272
42
£ 30,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4BA 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.
Area Character
LA4 4BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £185k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA4 4BA are high at 170 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.
school Local Schools
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
West End Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe Bay Academy
Lancaster Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Late Shop0.9 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.9 km
- Evolution Supplements0.3 km
- Carleton Stores0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Shipping Lanes Hotel1.0 km
- Yacht Bay View1.0 km
- Auckland Hotel0.6 km
- Lothersdale Hotel0.6 km
- The Broadwater Guest House1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Smugglers Den0.7 km
- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.3 km
- The Pier0.5 km
- Bath Hotel0.1 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Anchor Housing0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Sanctuary0.4 km
- Saffron0.1 km
- Anchor Housing0.5 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China Chef0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- Garden of Eden0.9 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.4 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.1 km
- Bare Lane2.3 km
- Lancaster4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Morecambe Rail Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Central Station0.1 km
- Morecambe Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44BA · Data under Open Government Licence