Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

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

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA4 4EB — age 42, 74% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LA4 4EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West End Road, 0.3km from West End in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £166k, 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 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00127450 (shared with 5 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 4EB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

6 sales · Mean £ 145,500

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

Crime around LA4 4EB is above average at 102 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 offences155
Anti-social behaviour148
Criminal damage and arson57
Shoplifting57
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.7 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.0 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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Lancaster Road Primary School

Good584 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Late Shop0.7 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.6 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.1 km
  • Carleton Stores0.2 km
  • Bay Sweet Shop0.8 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.9 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.6 km
  • The Pier0.8 km
  • Bath Hotel0.4 km
  • Chieftain Hotel0.6 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Sanctuary0.7 km
  • Saffron0.4 km
  • Church by the Bay0.9 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • China Chef0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Pizza Time0.6 km
  • Garden of Eden0.7 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Auckland Hotel0.9 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.9 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.5 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.1 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.2 km
  • Bare Lane2.4 km
  • Lancaster4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Gardens Grove0.2 km
  • Gardens Grove0.2 km
  • Windsor Grove0.2 km
  • Carleton Street0.2 km
  • Carleton Street0.2 km