LA4 4EN is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 4EN 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. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00127447 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA4 4EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA4 4EN.
280
40
£ 30,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4EN 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 87% social renting, LA4 4EN 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 4EN. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA4 4EN are high at 164 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
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
West End Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Lancaster Road Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Late Shop0.8 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.8 km
- Evolution Supplements0.2 km
- Carleton Stores0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Smugglers Den0.8 km
- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.5 km
- The Pier0.6 km
- Bath Hotel0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Anchor Housing0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Sanctuary0.5 km
- Saffron0.3 km
- Anchor Housing0.5 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China Chef0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Garden of Eden0.8 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Auckland Hotel0.8 km
- Lothersdale Hotel0.8 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
- The Midland Hotel0.4 km
- HY Two Clifton0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.1 km
- Bare Lane2.3 km
- Lancaster4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gardens Grove0.1 km
- Morecambe Rail Station0.1 km
- Central Station0.1 km
- Gardens Grove0.1 km
- Morecambe Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44EN · Data under Open Government Licence