Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4BU.

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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 4BU 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 4BU spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LA4 4BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Marine Road West, 0.2km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA4 4BU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. 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 (215 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4BU 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 4BU. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near LA4 4BU are high at 215 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour123
Shoplifting50
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.6 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.9 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils1.3 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.4 km
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Morecambe Bay Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils1.4 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Late Shop0.9 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.9 km
  • Carleton Stores0.5 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.4 km
  • Pedder Street News0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.8 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.4 km
  • The Pier0.5 km
  • Bath Hotel0.1 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Sanctuary0.5 km
  • Saffron0.2 km
  • Rita's Cafe0.0 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • China Chef0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Pizzeria Italia0.5 km
  • Poulton Square Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • The Pizza King0.4 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Auckland Hotel0.7 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.7 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.2 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.3 km
  • Bare Lane2.4 km
  • Lancaster4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Winter Gardens0.0 km
  • Winter Gardens0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km