LA4 4DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Marine Road West, 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. 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 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00127451 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE ROAD WEST, LA4 4DQ.
210
40
£ 30,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA4 4DQ — age 40, 32% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4DQ. 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
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 around LA4 4DQ 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.
school Local Schools
West End Primary School
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Late Shop0.3 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.3 km
- Beaches Mini Market0.6 km
- Evolution Supplements0.4 km
- Carleton Stores0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Saffron0.8 km
- Church by the Bay0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Harry's Bar0.8 km
- Rita's Cafe0.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Pizza Time0.1 km
- Garden of Eden0.2 km
- Beach Bird0.8 km
- Yang Sing0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bath Hotel0.7 km
- Eric Bartholomew1.0 km
- Kings Arms0.9 km
- Boardwalk0.0 km
- Morecambe Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.1 km
- The Midland Hotel0.5 km
- HY Two Clifton0.3 km
- The Sanderling0.1 km
- The Sea Crest0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.6 km
- Bare Lane2.9 km
- Heysham Port4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Crescent0.0 km
- Highfield Crescent0.1 km
- Regent Road0.1 km
- Regent Road0.2 km
- Yorkshire Street East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DQ · Data under Open Government Licence