Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

HIGHFIELD CRESCENT, LA4 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD CRESCENT, LA4 4DH.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4DH 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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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA4 4DH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £235k.

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

LA4 4DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Highfield Crescent, 0.5km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00127451 (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 LA4 4DH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 172,000

4 sales · Mean £ 167,250

Flat

£ 91,250

2 sales · Mean £ 91,250

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

Crime around LA4 4DH is above average at 124 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 offences183
Anti-social behaviour142
Shoplifting64
Other theft45
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.3 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Late Shop0.3 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.3 km
  • Beaches Mini Market0.7 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.4 km
  • Carleton Stores0.6 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Saffron0.7 km
  • Church by the Bay0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Harry's Bar0.7 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • China Chef1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Garden of Eden0.3 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House1.0 km
  • Bath Hotel0.6 km
  • Chieftain Hotel1.0 km
  • Eric Bartholomew0.9 km
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.2 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.3 km
  • The Sanderling0.0 km
  • The Sea Crest0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.6 km
  • Bare Lane2.8 km
  • Heysham Port4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Crescent0.1 km
  • Highfield Crescent0.1 km
  • Westminster Avenue0.2 km
  • Regent Road0.2 km
  • ALDI0.2 km