LA4 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westminster Avenue, 0.4km from West End in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA4 4DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00127456 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LA4 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LA4 4DU.
253
44
£ 30,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LA4 4DU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4DU. The average age is 43.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
8 sales · Mean £ 139,625
Flat
£ 122,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA4 4DU is above average at 106 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 Bay Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Late Shop0.5 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.4 km
- Beaches Mini Market0.9 km
- Evolution Supplements0.2 km
- Carleton Stores0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Anchor Housing0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sanctuary0.9 km
- Saffron0.6 km
- Church by the Bay0.6 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- China Chef0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Pizza Time0.4 km
- Garden of Eden0.4 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.8 km
- The Pier1.0 km
- Bath Hotel0.5 km
- Chieftain Hotel0.8 km
- Eric Bartholomew0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.5 km
- HY Two Clifton0.5 km
- The Sanderling0.2 km
- The Sea Crest0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.4 km
- Bare Lane2.6 km
- Heysham Port4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Albany Road0.1 km
- Westminster Avenue0.1 km
- Balmoral Road0.1 km
- Windsor Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DU · Data under Open Government Licence