LA4 4DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Marine Road West, 0.1km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA4 4DB 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 (161 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 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00127575 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4DB.
272
42
£ 30,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA4 4DB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4DB. 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
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 4DB are high at 161 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.
school Local Schools
West End Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Bay Leadership Academy
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Late Shop0.7 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.7 km
- Evolution Supplements0.3 km
- Carleton Stores0.6 km
- Bay Sweet Shop0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Anchor Housing0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Sanctuary0.7 km
- Saffron0.4 km
- Church by the Bay1.0 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China Chef0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.6 km
- Garden of Eden0.7 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.6 km
- The Pier0.8 km
- Bath Hotel0.3 km
- Chieftain Hotel0.7 km
- Eric Bartholomew0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Auckland Hotel0.9 km
- Lothersdale Hotel0.9 km
- HY Two Clifton0.7 km
- The Sanderling0.4 km
- The Sea Crest0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.4 km
- Bare Lane2.6 km
- Heysham Port4.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Platform0.0 km
- ALDI0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Festival Market0.1 km
- ALDI0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DB · Data under Open Government Licence