LA4 4DY is an up-and-coming urban area on West End Road, 0.4km from West End in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA4 4DY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00127436 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DY.
266
40
£ 30,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DY 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
With 46% social renting, LA4 4DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4DY. The average age is 40.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 147,500
Flat
£ 46,500
1 sales · Mean £ 46,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA4 4DY is above average at 126 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 Supplements0.1 km
- Carleton Stores0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Anchor Housing0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sanctuary0.8 km
- Saffron0.6 km
- Church by the Bay0.7 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- China Chef0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Pizza Time0.4 km
- Garden of Eden0.5 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.8 km
- The Pier0.9 km
- Bath Hotel0.5 km
- Chieftain Hotel0.8 km
- Eric Bartholomew0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.1 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.4 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
- Westminster Avenue0.1 km
- Albany Road0.2 km
- Balmoral Road0.2 km
- Windsor Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DY · Data under Open Government Licence