Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DZ.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LA4 4DZ 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. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £114k. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.

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

LA4 4DZ 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.

For families considering a move, LA4 4DZ 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 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.9% year-on-year. 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 4DZ are sourced from Output Area E00127456 (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 4DZ. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 121,400

4 sales · Mean £ 125,700

Flat

£ 39,950

3 sales · Mean £ 45,800

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

Crime around LA4 4DZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences207
Anti-social behaviour185
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.1 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • China Chef0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Garden of Eden0.5 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.5 km
  • The Sanderling0.3 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 Road0.1 km
  • Balmoral Road0.1 km
  • Windsor Grove0.2 km