Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA4 4EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA4 4EN.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour191
Criminal damage and arson70
Shoplifting66
Public order40

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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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.9 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils1.0 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.4 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Sanctuary0.5 km
  • Saffron0.3 km
  • Anchor Housing0.5 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

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

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
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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