Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

GARDENS GROVE, LA4 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDENS GROVE, LA4 4ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4ED 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

LA4 4ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, LA4 4ED represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 17.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA4 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00127448 (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 4ED. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,000

8 sales · Mean £ 173,200

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

Crime around LA4 4ED is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour149
Violence and sexual offences148
Criminal damage and arson59
Shoplifting46
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.6 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.8 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils0.9 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.1 km
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Lancaster Road Primary School

Good584 pupils1.3 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Late Shop0.8 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.7 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.3 km
  • Carleton Stores0.0 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.8 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.6 km
  • The Pier0.7 km
  • Bath Hotel0.4 km
  • Chieftain Hotel0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Sanctuary0.6 km
  • Saffron0.4 km
  • Church by the Bay1.0 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • China Chef0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Pizza Time0.7 km
  • Garden of Eden0.8 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Auckland Hotel0.8 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.8 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.6 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.3 km
  • Bare Lane2.3 km
  • Lancaster4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Carleton Street0.1 km
  • Gardens Grove0.1 km
  • Gardens Grove0.1 km
  • Carleton Street0.1 km
  • Kenwood Avenue0.2 km